Binding Agents Presents: Kiera Wright-Ruiz [MY (HALF) LATINX KITCHEN] with G. Daniela Galarza

  • February 18, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Binding Agents: A Cook/Book Shop

    908 Christian Street
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
Ticket Price $10.00-$40.00 Register Now
Description

Join Binding Agents for an evening with Kiera Wright-Ruiz, coming all the way from Tokyo to celebrate the release of her fantastic new book, My (Half) Latinx Kitchen. She will be joined in conversation by G. Daniela Galarza of The Washington Post.

The talk will be held at Binding Agents (908 Christian St.) and followed by a signing. 

Guests may choose a ticket with or without a copy of the book; prices are inclusive of fees. Entrance to the shop requires one step up. Please contact us at hello@bindingagentsphilly.com with any questions or accessibility needs; we'd be happy to help.  

 

About the Book

What are you?” is a dreaded question that has followed Kiera Wright-Ruiz around her entire life. She is half Latinx and half Asian, and her journey to understand her identity has been far from linear. Though she is a first-generation American, she didn’t grow up in a home where many traditions from her family’s home countries were passed down by her parents. Kiera’s childhood was complicated, and the role of caregiver was played by various people in her life: from her mom and dad to her grandparents and foster parents. Many of whom were from all different parts of Latin America, and each of them taught Kiera something about what it means to be Latinx through their food.

 

This cookbook is the story of Kiera’s journey to embrace her identity and all her cultures: Latinx, Asian, and American. It’s a celebration of Latin American food in all its vibrant, flavorful glory, and a love letter to the diaspora. From Ecuador to South Florida, Mexico to Cuba, the recipes in this book are as diverse and unique as the cultures themselves. Kiera also weaves in charming personal essays to accompany the recipes—from the story of how tamale soup helped bring her family together again after being separated in foster care, to their tradition of bringing visiting relatives from Mexico to what she considers the most American place: Medieval Times.

 

About the Speakers

Kiera Wright-Ruiz is a writer, recipe developer, and the author of the celebrated picture book I Want to Be Spaghetti! She has written for publications like The New York Times, Food52, Serious Eats, The Kitchn and The Japan Times. When not writing, she is probably eating onigiri with her husband and dog somewhere in Tokyo, where she is based.

 

G. Daniela Galarza is a staff writer for the Food section at The Washington Post who also writes "Eat Voraciously," a newsletter offering easy dinner recipes, cooking tips and inspiration. A former restaurant pastry chef, Galarza has been writing about food and cooking for more than 10 years. Before joining The Post, she was a features editor at Serious Eats, senior editor at Eater.com and deputy food editor at Los Angeles magazine. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, New York magazine, Wall Street Journal and other publications. 

Date & Time

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue Details

Binding Agents: A Cook/Book Shop

908 Christian Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147 Binding Agents: A Cook/Book Shop
Binding Agents

Binding Agents is Philly's bookshop for cooks and eaters. Located in South Philly’s culinary epicenter, the 9th Street Italian Market, we’re your go-to source for new cookbooks and food-focused reads, plus gifts and goods for making, serving and enjoying. We’re independent, women-owned, fun & funky. 


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