Whenever opportunities arise to take part in community-based food efforts, we are usually on board one hundred percent. When we were informed that two of our recipes would be included in a new cookbook entitled America I AM Pass It Down Cookbook, we were excited. It was definitely a great honor. When we were asked to contribute an essay in regards to how we’ve taken foods from our respective pasts and created new versions that fit our tastes, we were ecstatic. It’s always interesting to talk about the evolution of food, especially as it relates to your personal experience. We definitely mention the fact that we have roots in various parts of the country, as well as interests in a variety of cuisines and ingredients. All of these things have influenced our cooking. Even though we remember and prepare cherished family recipes, we like to find ways to bring in our own flavors. And who knows. Maybe one day, we’ll have people in our own families who will revamp some of our favorite recipes. That’s the whole idea of passing it down. When old traditions become new traditions, you have created your own method of preserving history, if you will. …
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