The awkwardness of childhood, wanting to fit in as a teenager, being accepted and eventually finding herself. In part 2 of this interview Angela Hui charts the journey of her life through food, culture, and a wonderfully unique perspective from behind the counter of The Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway in rural Wales. Essential for foodies, food lovers and story-tellers alike. Angela also reflects on racism, and tells Sam Bleazard that she's proud of where she grew up and loved the characters she grew up around. They also discuss losing the human connection and the fabric of community during Covid-19...and how the Chinese takeaway brought various walks of life together - being 'the after-party for the pub'. Angela also discusses her favourite foodies, being unhinged on social media, and reveals just some of the projects she's been working on since the publication of her successful book Takeaway.
Angela Hui PART 2
INTRO
2mins - The awkwardness of the teenage years, trying to fit in and coming from a place 'where I didn't know who I was...'
6mins30s - We didn't really appreciate where we grew up...'but it was mine and I wouldn't change it for the world...it made me who I am'
8mins30s - Starting to be accepted into the community, keeping a balanced perspective on racism and the sadness of the decline of the Chinese Takeaway.
10mins - Reflecting on the great characters in Wales, and Angela's perspective and reflections on racism.
11mins - Losing the human connection and the fabric of community during Covid-19...and how the Chinese takeaway brought various walks of life together - being 'the after-party for the pub'.
12mins30s - What's so special about Chinese Takeaways...
14mins - Sam's memories of eating Chinese food in Morar and Mallaig in Western Scotland...
15mins30s - Angela's thoughts on Hospitality traditions and memories of eating family meals.
16mins - 'I'm a sucker for steamed Sea Bass...', Angela's thoughts on how to make it.
17mins - Not eating meat, and trying to be a pescatarian..."my parents didn't understand..."
19mins - Chefs and Food authors admired by Angela...different types of food writing, and creating news channels for Hospitality workers who found themselves unemployed.
22mins30s - Angela talks about new projects that she's working on at the moment, including looking at Chinatowns all over the world.
25mins - Being 'unhinged' on social media and sharing updates with a sense of humour...and no filter!
26mins - The last paragraph in the book, 'burying grief...and serving behind the counter one last time...'
27mins - Mapping the remaining UK Chinese Takeaways and Angela's personal favourites.
30mins - Final thoughts and memories of Mum & Dad...