Letter from From Executive Producer, John Rudolph: Whose Farm to Whose Table?
Introduction to this issue of the Feet in 2 Worlds magazine.
Category: Sustainable Traditions: Immigrants in Today’s Food Culture
Sustainable, local, organic, artisanal – these terms help define today’s food culture. What do they mean for immigrants?
Immigrants occupy every position in the food chain – from the farm to the table – yet their stories often go untold or are misrepresented. In the second annual Feet in 2 Worlds food issue we explore the intersection of immigrant food and culture with concepts from today’s food scene. It’s part of our mission to bring underreported stories from immigrant communities to new audiences on public radio and online.
Reclaiming the Taste of Home
Using the buzzwords of today’s food culture to describe immigrant experiences.
For African Cooks One New Jersey Farmer Has What They Need
Meet NJ’s African-born farm family in this multimedia feature.
What Mexican Chefs Cook at Home: La Comida de los Cocineros
A video that tells the story of the Mexican cooks at one of North Carolina’s most celebrated restaurants.
A Nigerian Mom and Her Son Explore Tradition and Nutrition
Listen to Michael Obadina’s radio story about exploring his family’s history and culinary heritage.
“I’ve Got My Goat” – Caribbean People in South Florida Maintain a Cherished Tradition
Providing milk, meat and a vital link to Island and Latin American cultures.
A Chef and a Frog Team Up to Teach Bronx Kids About Healthy Eating
A lifelong neighborhood resident with a mission to change her community’s food culture.
Artisanal and Affordable: The Queens Night Market Defies NY’s High-Priced Food Culture
Hoi Nguyen, the 27-year-old owner of Roll Play, a food stand that offers “gourmet spring rolls” at the Queens Night Market, draws inspiration from his parents. After leaving Vietnam, they arrived in the United States with their 10 children in…
King of Coxinha: The Underbelly of an Artisanal Brazilian Snack
A documentary film explores the hard work of making a hand-crafted specialty food.
Scrappy Foods: Frugal Cooks Invented These 10 Beloved Dishes from Around the World
Luscious leftover dishes from immigrant kitchens with links to recipes.