Welcome to Reimagining Us: a celebration of the bond between family recipes, cherished memories, and the sensory joy of food. Here, we explore how culinary traditions connect us to our familial roots and cultural origins and each other. Join us in discovering how each recipe is not just a meal, but a story interweaving past and present.
Enjoy Fabio Parasecoli:
Food, Culture, and Insight Intersect.
Join our journey through the vibrant world of culinary traditions and cultural discoveries with Fabio Parasecoli. Explore our latest story where Fabio's expertise connects our dining experiences, heritage, and shared narratives.
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”
— James Beard
A simple act of a parent feeding a child begins our journey of identity. Who are we? Our earliest memories, tied to the flavors and dishes of our heritage, hold the answer. I, Chris Yong-García, creator of Reimagining Us, have woven my story from Lima, Perú to New York City. My mixed heritage, from my Andean mother to my Chinese-Peruvian father, infuses every dish I make with layers of culture and memory.
In our kitchens, we find more than recipes; we discover our history, our ways of love, and the essence of who we are. New York, my diverse home, mirrors this blend of stories and tastes.
Reimagining Us invites you to share this culinary tapestry. Where are your roots? What dishes stir your heart? Contribute to our global mosaic by sending us your family recipe and story. Let's unite through the universal language of food, celebrating our varied pasts and the rich stories they bring to the table.
The kitchen, where hearts open as recipes are shared, is the core of every home. In the diverse tapestry of New York City, family recipes are not just instructions for dishes; they are stories of heritage, memories from afar, and cultural identity. This is what Reimagining Us brings to life in our kitchen sessions.
Our intimate gatherings are more than cooking and talking; they are celebrations of the rich, diverse narratives that our guests, established New Yorkers from various backgrounds, bring to the table. Together, we discover the emotional depth behind each ingredient, the stories behind unique culinary adaptations, and the melting pot of cultures in every dish. These sessions are journeys into the heart of our heritage, unearthing emotions and memories tied to both the past and the present.
Do you have a recipe that tells a story, or know someone whose culinary heritage is a tale worth sharing? We invite you to join us in weaving this rich, inclusive tapestry of culinary stories. Your narrative is a vital ingredient in our mission to connect through the universal language of food.
Featured Recipes
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Fabio told us his recipe is influenced by his mother’s family in Abruzzo, though he denounced the ambiguity of tradition as a concept, claiming that traditional Italian food only exists as a perception of the individual’s experience. He talked about his mother as he worked the dough. Growing up around her kitchen taught him the sounds and smells of a recipe. Read More
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Russian food, family stories, immigration, contemporary art, these are some of the things we talked about with Eleanor Heartney and Larry Littany Litt, over a dinner brimming with flavors, aromas, and conversation. Read More
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Erik sets down a plate of estofado in front of his kids. The boys, five and three, look down at the hearty chicken stew over rice, then back up at their father. “Go ahead,” says Erik, “Eat.” He knows they'd rather be staring at a slice of pizza, or a cheeseburger, but he won’t let them leave the table until they eat this. Read More
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There’s a sense of bare intimacy in the act of both physically and metaphorically being invited into a space. The intimacy of a space can be momentous or continuous, but it’s always bred by the same things–intention and genuine interest. Read More
Be a Part of Our Culinary Mosaic on Reimagining Us
At Reimagining Us, we believe in the power of food to tell stories, connect cultures, and rediscover our roots. We're gathering a rich collection of food memories, and family recipes, celebrating the diverse fabric of our communities and nation.
You're warmly invited to join this journey of culinary storytelling. Share your cherished family recipes, kitchen tales, and the stories behind your favorite dishes with us. Whether it's your mother's secret recipe, your father's or grandparent’s traditional dish, we want to hear from you!
How to Share:
Reach out through our website or directly on Instagram @ReimaginingUs.
Share your culinary creations, family photos, and stories.
Use the hashtag #ReimaginingUs to connect with our community.
Your contributions are invaluable. They not only enrich our archive but also inspire others by showcasing the profound impact of our diverse culinary heritage. Join us in creating a network of recipes, memories, and stories that highlight the beauty and strength of our collective history.
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