Back of House: Recipes from the Caretakers of Our Communities

Artists Diana Albrecht and Ryan Stopera release of Back of House, a hardcover art and cookbook that honors the stories and recipes of twelve immigrant chefs and their ancestral cuisines. In their first collaboration together, the award winning artists challenge xenophobia by exploring timely conversations about food and family.

Blending documentary-style photography, narrative essays, and familial and fusion recipes, Back of House offers an intimate look into how food connects family, culture, and identity. The chefs featured hail from twelve different countries including Armenia, Haiti, Mexico, South Korea, Togo, and Vietnam and range from at-home to working chefs. Each story represents a diverse cross-section of immigrant experiences.

The full-color, 200-page book features a cloth hardcover and matte foil stamping.