Padma Lakshmi is sharing how she sweetens the holidays. The “Top Chef” alum, 54, revealed the ingredients she uses to create a magical time with her 14-year-old daughter Krishna, over Christmas. “Being in my pajamas and building ginger bread houses,” Lakshmi exclusively told The Post at Vulture Fest. “Decorating the tree and making cider.” The … Read more
Padma Lakshmi, 53, has spoken out about the tragic death of “Top Chef Masters” star Naomi Pomeroy. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death of chef Naomi Pomeroy,” Lakshmi, 53, wrote via Instagram on Thursday. Lakshmi continued, “She was always a welcome presence at judges table and I was blessed to get … Read more
Padma Lakshmi used to spend a week every month pressing hot water bottles, heating pads or small strips of fabric soaked in castor oil on her stomach to ease her pain. Finally, at 36, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 endometriosis — an agonizing condition that occurs when uterine-like tissue grows outside the uterus. “I’ve … Read more
Food is more than Padma Lakshmi’s nine-to-five. The Emmy-nominated host of “Top Chef,” renowned cookbook author and creator of “Taste the Nation With Padma Lakshmi” (which returns to Hulu May 5 for its second season), happily takes her work home with her. The India-born, New York City-bred star often shares the kitchen (and a fantastic … Read more
Author, activist, actress, philanthropist, and television host Padma Lakshmi can add another job to her résumé — Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model! The 52-year-old made her debut in this year’s body-baring summer edition and she admitted on a recent episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that she started “freaking out” when she got the “holy grail” … Read more