The power of food—to transcend boundaries, both geographical and cultural, and unify—has been the main idea behind Chesnok. By focusing on the recipes that have allowed my own family to bond through the years, I have created a space, a virtual communal table if you will, where I too can forge a connection with others in my community and around the globe. This week marks exactly one year since I’ve started to share a little of my life and my family’s food heritage with you all and I’ve been rewarded with a warm and welcoming embrace. To know that others believe in me has gone, and will continue to go, an incredibly long way towards this passion project of mine.
Read MoreHey all! As I've said in the past, the reason why I started this blog was to be able to share my heritage and all of its delicious recipes with you all. It's one thing to post pretty pictures and talk about these dishes, hoping that you will try them on your own at home. But nothing will ever beat being able to gather in the kitchen and working with one another to create a bountiful feast. Well, I am pleased to announce that we'll have the opportunity to do just that!
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