Oral historian and journalist Von Diaz talks to Mark and Kate about the connections that tropical islands share, in general and as related to cooking; the urgency to perfect dishes, build a resilient pantry, and learn to cook sustainably when living on a tropical island; the culture of kindness that seems to emanate from island living; and what got her so interested in telling other people's stories.

To get the recipe for Von Diaz's Keshi Yena, head to the Bittman Project: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/von-diazs-keshi-yena-stuffed-cheese/

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