Cookbook author Adeena Sussman joins host Jessica Steinberg to discuss how cooking serves as a bridge between cultures and a way to process complex emotions. Sussman shares insights from her new cookbook, which focuses on quick and accessible recipes, and reflects on how developing these dishes during a time of conflict provided comfort and purpose. The conversation also delves into Hanukkah traditions, with Sussman offering practical tips for making potato pancakes and doughnuts at home, highlighting how these rituals can bring joy and connection even in challenging times.