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7 September 2021
This Is A Token // Episode Fifteen - Meera Sodha
Cook, food writer. columnist and celebrated author of ‘Made in India’ and ‘East’ - the wonderful and vibrant Meera Sodha joins Alex on our ‘This is a Token’ podcast for a chat about her most treasured pieces of jewellery. From an enamelled Jemima Puddle-duck brooch she has treasured since she was 4 years old, to a cinnamon red Rudraksha seed bead gifted to her by a beloved grandmother, whose touch keeps her grounded in uncertain moments.
Listen in as Alex and Meera have a rich and uplifting discussion about a her life experiences as a creative home cook inspired by her Gujarat Indian and Ugandan roots, to harnessing the mood of food, relishing the ‘happiness’ of coriander seeds and the process of taking a toolbox of precious ingredients and conjuring up something truly magical!
Illustration by Connie Bella Monroe
Edited by Emily Sandford
Music by Daniel Patrick Cohen
Please note, that this podcast was recorded during one of the less strict periods of the coronavirus pandemic, with all the necessary safety measures in place.
The Journal
The Journalis where Alex Monroe shares the stories behind the jewellery, from design inspiration and craftsmanship to nature, creativity, and life in the workshop. It offers a closer look at the people, places, and processes that shape each collection, alongside seasonal styling ideas, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights.
