Nina Compton and the Moldy Plum
Podcast: Tinfoil SwansPublished On: Tue Sep 01 2026
Description: Nina Compton grew up in Saint Lucia marking time by fruit seasons, dreaming of becoming a chef, and learning to cook alongside her mother and grandmother. The Top Chef fan favorite talked about the intense kitchens that shaped her, why she took a chance on putting goat curry on the menu in New Orleans, the advice that taught her to say no, and her dream of opening a culinary school back home. For more info visit: foodandwine.com/tinfoilswans Episode art courtesy of Food & Wine / Kasimu Harris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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