After Losing Her Limbs, Our Cooking Columnist Returns to the Kitchen
Summary
NYT columnist Iwande Komalafe discusses her recovery from a life-threatening sickle cell crisis that resulted in multiple amputations. She explains how food and cooking became essential to her healing process during a six-week coma and subsequent rehabilitation. Now back at work, Komalafe details her new workflow, collaborating with assistants to develop recipes while adapting to her physical limitations.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Iwande Komalafe and sickle cell disease
Managing sickle cell in the restaurant industry
Life as a recipe developer and culinary roots
The medical crisis, coma, and amputations
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Food's role in recovery and hospital experiences
Returning home and adapting to new realities
Learning to use prosthetics and returning to work
Collaborative cooking with assistants in the kitchen
Closing remarks and credits
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