Listen "Made From Scratch: Reenie Karim"
Episode Synopsis
Reenie Karim, a Brooklyn-based chef, food writer, and pop-up host, joins us to talk about how reconnecting with ingredients can change the way we cook—and eat. Raised in the South by Bangladeshi parents, Reenie blends her heritage and upbringing into dishes that challenge expectations and celebrate complexity. Through her pop-up series, Reenie’s, she explores how food can be both deeply personal and powerfully communal.She shares her journey with food, the cultural and emotional connections that shape her cooking, and how she’s reclaiming her relationship to ingredients—one dish at a time. Reenie also discusses curating her cookbook Make It Plant-Based! Southern and her commitment to making food accessible and customizable for everyone. Throughout, she offers an authentic look at what it’s like to build your personal brand from the ground up.If you’ve ever questioned why you cook the way you do—or felt disconnected from your food—this episode is for you.Recorded live at our warehouse in Bushwick as part of the Know Your Food event series.Follow us on Instagram @farmtopeople for updates on upcoming events—or head to farmtopeople.com to get the farmers market delivered to your door. 🍛🌶️🧄
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