Ep 9. The Flavor of Familiarity and the Risk of Openness

“When I hear culturally relevant food, I hear what can you make at home that grandma made.” – Janelle St. John

Sebastian White and Janelle St. John, Executive Director of Growing Home, reflect on memory, identity, and the tension between familiarity and openness. Together, they explore how culturally relevant food can both root us in belonging and challenge us to grow beyond what feels known, using food as a pathway to dignity, imagination, and shared humanity.