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The question of cooking and cultural appropriation

A British baker has caused a stir in Mexico after claiming on a podcast that the country lacks a ...

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07.45 18 Dec 2025


The question of cooking and cultural appropriation


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07.45 18 Dec 2025


A British baker has caused a stir in Mexico after claiming on a podcast that the country lacks a real “bread culture.” The remark sparked outrage and places him alongside other British chefs who’ve upset food purists abroad, from Jamie Oliver’s chorizo paella to Nigella Lawson’s creamy carbonara.   

Sarah Madden reports on the question of cooking and cultural appropriation: 

 


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