The Melting Pot Recipe Zine
illustration by Stacy Miyoung Kim
Food carries memories. Every family has a dish that tells a story.
This collection brings together stories from recipes across the world, from Ukraine and Moldova to Nigeria, Lebanon, the Liberties of Dublin, and Zimbabwe.
The Melting Pot Recipe Zine is a heartfelt thank you to those who have made Ireland their home. Through their generosity in sharing food, traditions, and stories, they have added new flavours and new life to this island, making it richer, warmer, and more vibrant for us all.
Listen to the Melting Podcast
Producer Patricia Baker of Curious Broadcast explores how food connects cultures, communities, and generations in Melting Pot.
Featuring contributors from across Ireland’s diverse communities, Melting Pot explores how food preserves culture, creates connection, and helps people feel at home, wherever they are in the world.
The Melting Pot Podcast, A Curious Broadcast Production, funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee broadcast on Newstalk is available to listen on:
www.curiousbroadcast.com
Featuring contributions from Olena Zhuravlyova, Angelina Kucheruk, Shynkliazh Marina, Elizabeth Duffy, Liz Clayton and Angela Rooney, Rita Sakr, Normakhosi Ngwenya, Victory Nwabu-Ekeoma and Dr Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire.
Download the recipe zine for free
The Melting Pot Recipe Zine, featuring recipes from the documentary, is available to download free on www.biazine.com/shop.
Available to download for free - from our kitchens, to yours <3
Food carries memories. Every family has a dish that tells a story.
This 24-page recipe zine brings together stories and recipes from Ukraine and Moldova to Nigeria, Lebanon, the Liberties of Dublin, and Zimbabwe.
Featured Recipes and Contributors:
Borscht (Ukraine) - Olena Zhuravlyova
Zeama / Chicken Soup (Moldova) - Angelina Kucheruk
Nigvziani Badrijani / Walnut and Aubergine Rolls (Georgia) - Shynkliazh Marina
Coddle (Dublin) - Elizabeth Duffy, Liz Clayton and Angela Rooney
Kibbeh (Lebanon) - Rita Sakr
Pap and Beef Stew (Zimbabwe) - Normakhosi Ngwenya
Akara / Bean Fritters (Nigeria) - Victory Nwabu-Ekeoma
Additional contributor: Dr Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire
Made in collaboration with Patricia Baker / Curious Broadcast
Designed by Minh Tran, edited by Victory Nwabu-Ekeoma & Patricia Baker and illustrated by Stacy Miyoung Kim.
Listen to The Melting Pot Podcast
The Melting Pot Podcast, A Curious Broadcast Production, funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee broadcast on Newstalk is available to listen on:
More information: www.biazine.com/blog/melting-pot-zine
