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The Migrant Kitchen

Chef Minh Phan on Finding Her Community

Making food isn't just about nourishment. Sometimes, it can also mean building connections and strengthening ties. Porridge and Puffs chef Minh Phan speaks about finding her community in an annual affair to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

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