In this episode, Palak Patel, Author of the new cookbook, Food Is Love, shares all about her new cookbook which goes beyond recipes to explore the emotional connections we have with food. We also hear how this classically trained chef, restaurateur and winner of Food Network’s famed Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay – amongst other things – finds the balance between honoring tradition and experimenting with new flavors in her unique recipes. We get to learn more about the growing plant-based cooking category, her advice for beginner cooks as well as tips for substituting ingredients. She also shares her favorite spice to work with. This is a must episode and you will love listening to Palak remind you why Food Is Love. Now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.  To learn more about Palak Patel and Food Is Love: https://www.instagram.com/chefpalak https://www.linkedin.com/in/palak-p-15a0462/ Food Is Love on Amazon Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by reaching out to me at [email protected] or @KaraGoldin on all networks. Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/526 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices