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“From the simple stringing together of lemon garlands for the goddess Durga, to dividing the prasadam or blessed foods for the children first, I came to associate food not only with feminity, but also with purity and divinity.”

Quote by Padma Lakshmi

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Padma Lakshmi is an Indian-American author and television personality. Born on September 1, 1970, she is best known for her hosting role on the popular food show 'Top Chef'. Lakshmi has also published several books on cooking and life, and has made significant contributions to the culinary and fashion industries with her unique background and talents. more

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