Tucson Festival of Books

Alana Yazzie

Alana Yazzie is the creator of The Fancy Navajo, a lifestyle and food blog that follows Alana's life as a contemporary Diné/Navajo woman living in the city of Phoenix, Arizona. Originally from Northwest New Mexico, Alana inspires others to embrace their culture, wherever they live, by sharing a variety of lifestyle content such as recipes, fashion, and gardening infused with her Navajo heritage. Alana’s greatest passion is developing innovative and approachable recipes that use Indigenous and Southwestern ingredients.

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Communities: Arizona Author, Indigenous or Native American

Scheduled events:

Modern Navajo Cooking

Diné chef and food writer Alana Yazzie will demonstrate how ancestral ingredients meet contemporary techniques while also sharing stories about culture, resilience, and the evolution of Indigenous cuisine. Join in to learn how tradition and innovation can live beautifully on the same plate.

Culinary Stage (Seats 265)

Sun, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Culinary
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)

Panelist: Alana Yazzie
Moderator: Shane Reiser
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Arizona Appliance and Home, Barbara K Crews, Desert Diamond Casinos

Book:

The Modern Navajo Kitchen

Homestyle Recipes that Celebrate the Flavors and Traditions of the Diné
Culinary
Wellfleet Press
October 2024
ISBN 9781577154679
192 pages