Introducing Food, Borders and Belonging
An exploration of food in Detroit from the perspectives of immigrants and black Americans.
Category: Stories
Detroit Chef Gigi Diaz Wants to Put Pot on Every Table
Adding a dab of marijuana to Detroit’s multicultural palate.
“We Were Junk Food Babies” – Challenging Food Insecurity in Detroit
A radio story from the Fi2W food journalism fellowship at WDET.
Video: What Is Detroit-Style Pizza Anyway?
The story of a dish brought to Detroit by immigrants from Sicily.
Wild Rice – Feeding Native People in Detroit and Beyond
A threatened species provides a link to Native culture.
Meet Four of Detroit’s Leading Immigrant Chefs
A photo essay.
Soup Kitchen Holds Court to Change the Lives of Detroit Homeless
A radio story from the Fi2W food journalism fellowship at WDET.
Known for Thai Cooking, a Hmong Chef Highlights Her Native Cuisine – Fi2W on the Radio
Featured on WDET as part of the Fi2W Food Journalism Fellowship
The Craft of Cakes, a Unique Expression of Bangladeshi Identity – Fi2W on the Radio
A profile of Shamsun Nehar, an engineer by day and a cake baker by night.
Taco Trucks Bring a Taste of Jalisco to Detroit – Fi2W on the Radio
A different take on Mexican food.