SalviSoul
The
Cookbook
Salvadoran Recipes and the Women Who Preserve Them
The first Salvadoran cookbook traditionally published in the U.S.
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In this collection of eighty recipes, Karla shares her conversations with moms, aunts, grandmothers, and friends to preserve their histories so that they do not go unheard. Here are recipes for Rellenos de Papa from Patricia, who remembers the Los Angeles earthquakes of the 1980s for more reasons than just fear; Flor de Izote con Huevos Revueltos, a favorite of Karla's father; as well as variations on the beloved Salvadoran Pupusa, a thick masa tortilla stuffed with different combinations of pork, cheese, and beans. Though their stories vary, the women have a shared experience of what it was like in El Salvador before the war, and what life was like as Salvadoran women surviving in their new home in the United States.
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Praise for
The SalviSoul Cookbook
“SalviSoul is a deliciously overdue, spoken-word account of one of Latin America’s most beautiful cuisines and a homecoming for all of us hoping to better understand our roots through food.”
—Jorge Gaviria, James Beard Award–winning author of MASA
KARLA Tatiana VASQUEZ,
AUTHOR OF THE SALVISOUL COOKBOOK
In search of the recipes and traditions that made her feel at home, food historian and Salvadoran Karla Tatiana Vasquez took to the internet to find the dishes her mom made throughout her childhood. But when she couldn’t find any, she decided to take matters into her own hands. What started as a desire to document recipes turned into sharing the joys, histories, and tribulations of the women in her life. In this collection of eighty recipes that span families, time, and memory, Karla shares her intimate conversations with moms, aunts, grandmothers, and friends preserving their histories so that they are not left unheard.
Karla Tatiana Vasquez is a food writer, recipe developer, and food stylist based in Los Angeles. Her writing has been published by The Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Teen Vogue among others. She founded SalviSoul to preserve her family’s recipes, and since then it’s expanded to focus on cultural memory and intergenerational healing for the Salvadoran diaspora.
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Praise for
The SalviSoul Cookbook
“SalviSoul is not just a cookbook; it’s a heartfelt tribute to heritage, a testament to the power of storytelling, and an invitation to savor the true essence of El Salvador, one delicious recipe at a time. Join Karla at the table, where food and memories blend to create an unforgettable journey that celebrates the flavors of home.”
—Hawa Hassan, author of James Beard award-winning book,
In Bibi’s Kitchen
A beautifully photographed cookbook that celebrates the vibrant culture and community of El Salvador through 80 recipes and stories from twenty-five Salvadoran women.
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The first Salvadoran cookbook traditionally published in the U.S.
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Photography: Ren Fuller & Monica Torrento