AceShowbiz - José Andrés is opening up about his new cookbook Spain My Way and his lifelong obsession with gazpacho on the latest episode of Bleep! with Ana Navarro.

The acclaimed chef joined host Ana Navarro for a wide-ranging conversation that touched on his journey from Spain to America, how cooking became his way of expressing love, and his commitment to fighting immigrant stereotypes.

During the episode, Andrés got nostalgic about his mother's cooking, revealing that he and his brothers used to sneak into the fridge and eat the croqueta filling before their mom could actually make them. He also shared his deep passion for gazpacho, a dish he described as a lifelong obsession.

The conversation was recorded in June when Navarro moderated an event with Andrés about his book. The cookbook weaves in stories about his childhood and the role his mother played in his upbringing and formation.

"He is not only a talented chef, a proud Spaniard, a proud immigrant in the US," Navarro said in the episode. "He's also a philanthropist, a humanitarian, somebody who's done so much to help people in need around the world."

Andrés also discussed his advocacy against immigrant stereotypes, emphasizing the importance of embracing global diversity. His comments come at a time when immigration remains a contentious issue in the United States.

The episode is part of a two-part conversation with Andrés, with the second part set to be released in the coming weeks. New episodes of Bleep! with Ana Navarro air every Monday on the iHeartRadio app and other podcast platforms.

Fans of Andrés can also look forward to more insights into his culinary philosophy and personal story as he continues to promote Spain My Way, a book that offers a deeply personal look at the food and experiences that shaped his life.