5 Jul 2025
Bradford Literature Festival: The Food Our Grandmothers Knew
Radhika Howarth
Discover how food and culture get passed down through generation.
Why did our grandmothers stir turmeric into hot milk at bedtime? Why did they eat with their hands, or instinctively pair yoghurt with rice on a hot day?
In this rich and reflective talk, culinary storyteller and author Radhika Howarth explores the intuitive food wisdom passed down through generations – and what it still has to teach us today.
Drawing on her background in food and nutrition, Radhika brings gentle authority to the everyday knowledge once shared around family tables.
From seasonal rhythms to the quiet remedies in our spice cupboards, she invites us to reconnect with a more instinctive, meaningful way of eating – one rooted in care, culture, and memory.
About the Big Tasty Read
The Big Tasty Read is a brand-new nationwide campaign blending the joy of reading with the love of food. Led by Bradford Council’s Bradford Libraries and delivered as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, the campaign will feature an exciting programme of events taking place across Bradford district and beyond.
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