Family Preserves Homecooked Stories from Immigrant Kitchens

Family Preserves: Homecooked Stories from Immigrant Kitchens is a visual anthology that spotlights the cultural identities of immigrant American families through recipes and reflections. Combining portraits and conversations, this book delves into the food and the cultural identity of multigenerational immigrant families across the US. Cielito Mercado Vivas explores how food serves as both a source of comfort and a battleground for assimilation, while illuminating the emotional landscape of immigrants and their children living in America.