"I don't expect perfection: I long for relationship." Cookbook author and video series host Ashley Rodriguez joins us to talk about life around the table. In an Instagram-saturated world, how do we overcome our desire for a perfect meal and simply gather around the table? We also chat about teaching kids of all kinds learn to embrace the beauty of food. With Ashley's interview, we pair a charred scallion dip from her new book, Let's Stay In.

Connect: Find Ashley Rodriguez at the Not Without Salt website, on Instagram as @ashrod, or as the host and producer of the video series Kitchen Unnecessary

Book: Let's Stay In by Ashley Rodriguez

Small Bite Recipe: Charred Scallion Dip from Let's Stay In

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