W Journal

Baleadas and Many Things
826 Valencia students read poetry they wrote about their lives and their food.

In Anaheim, Local Politics Meet German History
Two historic restaurants face challenges from developers, covid and the slow march of time.

Tastes from the Underground
Soil and clay have culinary purpose far beyond growing food.

Fried Rice and Long Life
A method, a recipe and an iconic food, this dish holds an important place in history and among family.

Food with Family
Students in the Black Literary Achievement Club of literacy organization 826 Valencia share reflections on communal eating.

Snacks to Remember
Students from literacy organization 826 Valencia share writing about foods that stick in their memories.

Long-Distance Haitian Cooking
From Haiti to Canada and through a pandemic, a family finds a way to keep food traditions alive.

Recipes for a More Just World
Students at 826 Valencia’s Mission Bay Center share the ingredients they think can make life better.

‘It’s Everyone’s Thing’: A Tale of Sugar and Community
Vermont maple syrup proves that terroir isn’t just for wine, coffee or chocolate.

Creative Recipes for a Just World
Students from 826 Valencia, a literacy organization in San Francisco, share their formulas.

A History of Haitian Food
A 13-year-old writer explores his Haitian heritage through food.