Von Diaz

Von Diaz is an Emmy Award-winning documentarian and food historian and the author of two award-winning cookbooks. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Atlanta, GA, she explores the intersections of food, culture, and identity. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, the Washington Post, NPR, Food & Wine, and Bon Appétit, among many others. She currently sits on the Advisory Board for the Toni Tipton Martin Foundation and is a member of the Journalism Committee for the James Beard Foundation.

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Awards: Emmy Award

Communities: Hispanic or Latinx

A Celebration of Tropical Cooking

Join food historian Von Diaz as she deep-dives into the ancestral cooking techniques that span island nations. You'll discover the diversity (and deliciousness!) of the world's tropical islands while hearing stories of the culture and beauty of these remarkable places.

Culinary Stage (Seats 265)  
Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Culinary
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  

Panelist: Von Diaz
Moderator: Jennifer Slothower
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Arizona Appliance and Home

Books:

Islas

A Celebration of Tropical Cooking--125 Recipes from the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Ocean Islands
Culinary
Chronicle Books LLC
March 2024
ISBN 9781797215242
304 pages
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Coconuts and Collards

Recipes and Stories from Puerto Rico to the Deep South
Culinary
University Press of Florida
January 2018
ISBN 9780813056654
163 pages
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