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Chef inspires others to embrace their heritage through food

Season 2025 Episode 135 | 6m 39s

Food is a tangible and accessible way to understand and connect with different societies. One chef has led the movement to bring traditional food from her home country of Laos to diners across the United States. Laura Barrón-López reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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