# Rick Martinez Hates the Word "Authentic"

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Podcast: [In the Test Kitchen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-test-kitchen-7277837)
Published: 2025-11-12T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of In the Test Kitchen, host Lan Lam and co-host Nik Sharma welcome chef and author Rick Martinez to talk about his vibrant new cookbook, Salsa Daddy. Rick opens up about the creative process behind the book and the challenges of bringing a deeply personal project to life. The conversation moves from his Texas roots and early food memories to reflections on family, legacy, and how recipes can carry the stories of those we’ve lost. This heartfelt and flavorful conversation explores how food connects us to our past, our loved ones, and the joy of cooking itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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