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With a toss of her head, she asks, Can I ask you another question?
Are you related to Dr. Kegel of the Kegel exercises?
Flirtatious, teasing moments like this makeTaste the Nationsuch fun to watch.
Theres a political purpose to Lakshmi appearing personable.
Raunchy humor and effervescent laughter serves as an appetizer to a larger story about Chinese-American immigration.
These are poignant, moving stories expertly set up by Lakshmis onscreen charisma.
But there are times when Lakshmis optimistic buoyancy gets in her way.
Its a shame she didnt say such a thing.
Nothing can overcome such violence, and certainly not food.
