November 24, 2025 - Chef Pyet DeSpain, Merriam-Webster's new dictionary, and Devra First on the Michelin Guide in Boston
About The Episode
Chef Pyet DeSpain brings her Indigenous and Mexican heritage to the forefront as she talks about her debut cookbook, “Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking.” She shares how traditional ingredients and family stories shaped her cooking and her path from winning Next Level Chef to building a career rooted in culture and community.
Then, for the first time in 22 years, Merriam-Webster has released a new Collegiate Dictionary, adding thousands of updated terms and usage examples. Editor-at-Large Peter Sokolowski joins us to explain what made it in, what was retired, and what this new edition says about how English has evolved.
And Boston’s dining scene just earned a major spotlight as Greater Boston joins the prestigious Michelin Guide. Devra First breaks down what this recognition means for chefs, diners, and the city’s growing culinary identity.
