“A lot of people who are the most outspoken gatekeepers about food barely know how to cook,” says chef and TikTok creator Jonathan Kung. “So what are they guarding? I’m not diminishing peoples pain, I’m just questioning whether or not the way that they handle that pain is probably the most effective way to do it.” Read the full story to learn how Kung created their creative identity through third-culture cooking, and why they think critics focused on authenticity aren’t experts focused on food, but experts of their own memories. 📷: @gerardbelevender