We're living in a golden age of Preeti Mistry and the world is so much more delicious for it. The Juhu Beach Club chef, cookbook author, speaker, and podcaster (among other things) can currently be seen teaching kids and puppets alike about the marvelous universe of herbs and spices on the Netflix show Waffles and Mochi; heard on their new podcast Loading Dock Talks in conversation with food and justice activists; read on their super feisty and smart social media feeds; and channeled via their vibrant and joyful recipes and spice blends. Mistry joined Communal Table from amid the California redwoods to talk about thoughtful representation, who gets to be called a chef, how to monetize talent, and why joy is so essential. Preeti's Site https://www.preetimistry.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/chefpmistry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chefpmistry/ Waffles and Mochi https://www.wafflesandmochi.org/ More about Preeti's spice blends https://www.foodandwine.com/seasonings/spices/chef-spice-blends Food & Wine Pro https://www.foodandwine.com/fwpro  Listen to these great podcasts: Loading Dock Talks: dock-talks.simplecast.com/">https://loading-dock-talks.simplecast.com/ Copper & Heat: https://www.copperandheat.com/ Afros & Knives: https://www.afrosandknives.com/ Home Cooking: https://homecooking.show/ Extra Spicy: https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/podcasts/extra-spicy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices