'Love and Saffron,' a tale of food and cross-generational friendship

Kim Fay is the author of "Love & Saffron." (photo credit: cortney kelley photography)

The author Kim Fay has led what her character, Imogen, might describe as an adventurous, cosmopolitan life. The Seattle native lived in Vietnam for four years, still travels often to Southeast Asia, and wrote the award-winning book “Communion: a Culinary Journey Through Vietnam.” Her new novel is “Love and Saffron.” She joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk about her latest tale of food and cross-generational friendship in the 1960s.

Interview highlights:

Joan and Imogen, based on actual figures from the author’s life: