In the early morning hours of May 1, 2019, Paris Siripavaket (also known as Sirii) was involved in a traffic accident that would send her to prison for six years. Paris, a self-proclaimed "suburban cat mom," had worked a professional job in sales and had no clue what to do when she first walked into her Ohio prison. She wasn't even sure the proper way to make her prison bed. Paris had to figure it out, and fast!
Since 2021, she's been busy with myriad artistic and writing projects. But when we heard about her newest accomplishment, a prison cookbook that she just released last month, we knew we had to interview her for the Prison Pen Pal Podcast.
This "prison cookbook" is so much more. In addition to over 50 mouth-watering recipes (using prison commissary items) for things like Tortilla Soup, Pad Thai, Lasagna Rolls, and even Tiramisu, Microwave Manifesto is packed with short philosophical essays, writing prompts, and even advice for how to properly close a potato chip bag in prison (something we should all learn). After reading Microwave Manifesto, you'll realize that cooking can be nourishing both physically and spiritually.
More than a cookbook; this is Food and Philosophy Behind Bars. And on today's episode, Big Steve interviews Paris Siripavaket, the book's author. She discusses her life before and after her prison sentence, what inspired her to create this book, her favorite recipes, thoughts about the future, and her belief that it's essential to always look on the bright side and to see the opportunities in every challenge.
Microwave Manifesto is great for all incarcerated people, but we believe it could be beneficial for friends and family of those in jail or prison, too. It can help facilitate connection and stronger emotional bonds through the recipes, the writing prompts, and the inspirational essays. Order Today!
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