Slow Churn Pooja Makhijani on the ice cream making that brought her closer to two generations of her family.

Cover Photo: Photograph by Annie Spratt/Unsplash

Telling My Family’s Story of Immigration and Assimilation Through the Ingredients We Share

Like with any immigrant story, this style of cooking is all about telling the story of a family through its subtle gestures, quirks, and out-of-place ingredients.

Pooja Makhijani

Aug 19, 2019

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The Joy of Making Mint Stracciatella Ice Cream in My Mother’s Sacred Kitchen

What I can do for now is to give back in ways that may seem extraneous, but bring delight to the recipient. So, I make frozen desserts.

Pooja Makhijani

Jul 16, 2019

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When My Daughter and I Moved in with My Parents, Making Ice Cream Brought Us Together

Do other people ascribe “luck” to objects? I wondered. Wouldn’t it be far better to finally use this kitchen appliance and truly love it?

Pooja Makhijani

May 14, 2019

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