"Food has the power to stir memories, bring people together, transport you to new places, and, most importantly, take you home. Julie captures all of this within these pages. This book is a true joy." - YOTAM OTTOLENGHI Julie Lin is a Malaysian-Scottish chef, writer, TV presenter and restauranteur behind the enormously successful restaurant in Glasgow, _GAGA_, Michelin recommended and Best Restaurant in Scotland 2022. SHE JOINS US TO DEMO AND DISH OUR TASTERS FROM HER DEBUT COOKBOOK _SAMA SAMA._ In Malay, sama sama ('same same') is a way of saying 'you're welcome' to reinforce the idea of togetherness and equality in this everyday exchange. _SAMA SAMA_ celebrates all parts of Julie's identity (Malaysian, Chinese and Scottish) with heart-warming stories of food and self-discovery, reminding us that food is the thread that ties us all together. Rather than lengthy recipes and complex processes, her 'agak-agak' style is about cooking with soul, creating accessible dishes with explosive flavours, such as _Chilli Crisp Puttanesca, Steak au Sichuan Poivre _and _Kaya Croissant-and-Butter Pudding_. _"SEASON THE DISH UNTIL THE GHOST OF OUR ANCESTORS TELLS YOU TO STOP!" ~ JULIE LIN_ Julie is a regular on _Saturday Kitchen_, _The Hairy Bikers Go Local_ and hugely popular Netflix series _Somebody Feed Phil_, as well as cooking for Judi Dench on _Country File_. She has contributed to several publications including the _Guardian_, _Observer_, _BBC Food_ and _Vice_. She has a Substack and accompanying podcast, _Use Your Noodle,_ on which she shares recipes and anecdotes from her week.