The Heart
of It

editorial design, photography, cooking, book binding

Exploring the concept of cultural balance, I wanted to create a piece which reflects and pays homage to both my American and Chaldean culture. As a first-generation American I’ve often felt distant from my roots—although food has always been an aspect which I feel the most comfortable with. I believe food is the center (or the heart) of all culture, so it only made sense for me to create a recipe book to document my thoughts and feelings.

I spent 2 months researching, documenting, and taking photos of my family’s recipes. I then spent the following month creating a fraction of the recipes, recording the process, and designing this book.

8 by 10 inches. Case Bound.