In places like Torrance and Gardena, you have the development and preservation of Japanese American food - it [has] layers of history and struggle, but food ultimately being a source of comfort and identity.
A French travel writer at the end of the 17th century declared, "Ah! What an excellent thing is an English pudding!" Prices of sugar became more accessible, leading to wider enjoyment of puddings.
"Pamana always stuck, because at the end of the day, what we do is for our family and what we learned from them, and that's how we keep a lot of our stories and our culture alive," says Geri.
Petaluma's farm-to-table trend started during the California Gold Rush, supplying essentials like eggs and meat to mining towns and San Francisco, showcasing its agricultural significance.
Maldonado expressed, "I love the dish. I love the name. I love the flavors... it's the perfect dish." This facilitates her deep connection to her roots and culinary heritage.