94 PAGES / SPIRAL BOUND / FULL COLOR
In issue 1, we delve into the theme of the pantry, uncovering the fascinating ways in which diverse cultures have turned to staples such as canned meats, packaged seasonings, rice and beans, and condiments to adapt, innovate, and fuse their culinary heritage with that of their new homes.
We have an interview with Ifrah Ahmed, a Somali writer, chef, and artist; diptastic recipes from Alyse Whitney’s new book “Big Dip Energy” pulling ingredients from the pantry; essays by Betty Hallock, Vivian Liu; art by Josh Cochran, Lauren Tamaki, Hiroya Kurata; photography by Yudi Ela Echevarria, Julia Stotz, Andrew Bui, Yasara Gunawardena. We talk about the classist history of canned foods as well as the origins and modern takes on shave ice and so much more.
Synonym Magazine
A biannual print publication covering the global diaspora—immigrant, third culture, and global majority—through the lens of food and art. We spotlight these stories and explore how trade, politics, colonialism, and capitalism have reshaped food cultures around the world, and how all of this creates new heritage, cultures, and traditions for immigrants and natives alike.
