Puerto Ricans Forced Out by the Hurricane Find Refuge in a Central Massachusetts City
A mother and daughter begin their new life on the mainland.
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After María, A Desperate Search to Locate and Help Family in Puerto Rico
A Chicago filmmaker’s journey of connecting and reuniting with her family
On the Radio: Fi2W’s Von Diaz on The Splendid Table
An interview with Von Diaz about her Cocina Criolla project.
Bronx Stories – Keeping Meat on the Table and Honoring Mom
For two guys who grew up in The Bronx, hearty meat dishes they learned from women in their families connect them to their immigrant roots. John O’Connell and Richard Rodriguez are both hosts for About Men Radio. O’Connell, the youngest…
Three Generations, One Cookbook, and Memories of Puerto Rico
Cocina Criolla is back with a new video and a family recipe for chicharrones de pollo
Men, Their Mothers, and Food
We teamed up with About Men Radio and Cowbird to bring you these audio stories.
More Than One Way to Crack a Coconut: Making Puerto Rican Tembleque
As part of her exploration of the Puerto Rican cookbook Cocina Criolla, Von Diaz takes on a simple dessert. But it’s not that easy without a machete.
I Won’t be Home for Christmas: Facing the Holidays as an Immigrant
Many who can’t go home recreate holiday traditions in the U.S.
Thanksgiving on the Radio: Pavochón, ‘Thanksgivukkah,’ and Other Fusions
Listen to Kathy Gunst on NHPR’s ‘Word of Mouth,” and Von Diaz on NPR’s Latino USA talking about Thanksgiving traditions and hybrids.
Tongue Tied: Some Dishes from Back Home Can Leave You Speechless
As part of her exploration of the Puerto Rican cookbook Cocina Criolla, Von Diaz takes on a daunting dish, stuffed beef tongue