I said it last year and I’ll say it again - this episode deserves to be an annual tradition. This is the story about a family of immigrants making an old British classic - a steamed Christmas pudding. They made it year after year, with laughter (so much laughter), joy, plenty of booze, and they always made sure everyone got at least one turn with the spoon. 

Not only is this a great story, the storytellers are so so near and dear to me. I’ve known Robert and Lisa for decades and, truthfully, there is no person in this world that can make me laugh until I cry like Robert. He’s funny even when he doesn’t mean to be (but he usually does mean to be). As Robert and Lisa and their children live in Japan, we only get to see each other every few years, which is part of what made this interview so special and fun for me. 

This is an episode all about the power of not only food - but also laughter - to unite both family and friends across generations, cultures, distance & time zones.

Finally, you’ll have to listen to the end to hear it, but 25 years ago, Robert gave me the Christmas tradition that I still treasure most fondly - and you can hear about that here. 

Ok, with all that said, here we go with Robert, Lisa and…. I’m already smiling at this treat. 

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