We’re exploring the food of Puerto Rico with chef María Mercedes Grubb joining from San Juan and writer and professor of food studies, Von Diaz. Von’s cookbook, Coconuts & Collards, is a beautiful expression of the island. Maria and Von help us understand the context behind a cuisine that endures despite a legacy of colonialism and a very complex food system. Also this hour, listeners share their connections to the food of the island.

GUESTS:

• Chef María Mercedes Grubb: Executive chef at Taberna Medalla and Bar Catedral at the Decanter Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Von Diaz: Writer, documentarian, and professor of Food Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Von is the author of Coconuts & Collards: Recipes from Puerto Rico to the Deep South.

FEATURED RECIPES:
Costillas de Cerde con Salsa BBQ de Guayaba (Pork Ribs with Guava BBQ Sauce)
Mami’s Bizcocho de Ron (Mami’s Rum Cake)
Rosé Sangria

This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Catie Talarski, Emily Charash, and Katrice Claudio.

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