Author, food historian, and culinary explorer Simon Majumdar dishes on extraordinary meals in restaurants and at home. In this episode of Homemade, Majumdar talks with host Martie Duncan about dining in all 50 states and around the globe, barbecue’s place in American culture, and transforming pantry ingredients and leftovers into inspired dinners. They also discuss the cooking influences of Majumdar’s Indian and Welsh parents and what goes into perfect fish and chips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices