Stanley Tucci: Food, Memories, and Emotions

This week Jen and Amy sit down with the charismatic and engaging Stanley Tucci, to discuss his new book, 'What I Ate in One Year', that explores the deep connections we can find amongst the food we eat, the memories we make, and the emotions we feel and how our cultural practices around food can provide fuel for us, not just in times of celebration, but can also provide us comfort in times of grief. Stanley reflects on how food plays a role in both joyous and difficult moments, emphasizing the importance of sharing meals with loved ones, hoping that readers will find comfort and connection through his work, especially in a time when we are all experiencing more loneliness and disconnection.

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Thought-provoking Quotes:

"You're such a Renaissance man." – Jen Hatmaker

"I like it so much more when we all eat together." – Stanley Tucci

"Food is just a part of life, which means it's a part of death too." – Stanley Tucci

“When somebody brings me bread, that’s my person. Let’s get married.” – Jen Hatmaker

“Even if you’re in a really shitty place, even if the food is terrible, but you’re eating with people that you love, it’ll be a memorable meal.” – Stanley Tucci

“I don’t want to eat a well done burger. I’d rather eat an extra side of fries.” – Jen Hatmaker

“Eating outdoors makes things taste better. Why is that? I don’t know but the place is crucial…in a weird way. It can change the taste of things.” – Stanley Tucci

“We think that in the moment we’re going to remember something forever but we don't. It just slips away. Even just writing your story down for you has meaning.” – Jen Hatmaker

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Stanley Tucci’s new book 'What I Ate in One Year' - https://amzn.to/484rxb2

Big Night (1996) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115678/

CNN Show: Searching for Italy - https://www.cnn.com/shows/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy

Stanley Tucci makes a Negroni for his wife, Felicity - https://bit.ly/4h2L9QW

The Devil Wears Prada (2006) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458352/

Stanley Tucci’s film bio - https://imdb.to/3YgfeW2

Stanley Tucci’s theater bio - https://playbill.com/person/stanley-tucci-vault-0000019856

Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci - https://amzn.to/4f08P6Y

Guest’s Links:

Stanley’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StanleyTucci

Stanley’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stanleytucci/