Restaurants were rare in Kulsum’s hometown in South Africa
“Cooking was a big part of socializing in our community.”
Sarah’s obsessed with Japanese Milk Bread
“Organ meats are incredibly good for you, yet finding ways to incorporate them into my cooking can be a challenge.”
Rosy’s a mom sharing traditional Puerto Rican meals
“Being raised as a first generation born in Chicago, the daughter of Puerto Rican natives, cooking was a huge deal for me.”
Dylan’s the co-founder of Diaspora Dinners and Shmeal cook in Albany Park
“My paternal grandmother is a very skilled baker and made things that seemed like alchemy at the time since I didn’t have any sense of how baking worked.”
Tin is a homemade pop tart master, guitar player and Filipino home cook
“When I’m not cooking, I like playing my guitar and singing. I also take care of my pet turtle Raphael. He is named after the ninja turtle.”