New Intergenerational Cookbook Highlights Diversity and Connection | Debra L. Eckerling | Jewish Journal

“From My Family to Yours” is a true celebration of the intergenerational and multicultural connection. The more than 100 pages of culinary delights reflect the rich tapestry of cultural heritage within Los Angeles.

The cookbook is collected and presented by Alliance for Healthier Generation, City of Los Angeles Department of Aging and Woodcraft Rangers, and is in partnership with Jewish Family Service LA. 

“Through the pages of ‘From My Family to Yours,’ readers are invited to embark on a culinary journey that delights the senses and touches the heart,” the prologue reads. “It’s more than just a book of recipes; it’s a celebration of life and culture to honor the past, embrace the present and look forward to a future where meals are shared, and every table is an extension of our global family.”

In this collaborative effort, seniors enrolled in the Department of Aging Congregate Meals Program and students in Los Angeles were invited to submit recipes. The cookbook also includes contributions from several celebrities, including Camila Alves McConaughey.

The idea of the cookbook challenge came about when Tammy Williams, a nutritionist at the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging, and Josephine Thomason, national advisor for Whole Child Health Alliance for a Healthier Generation, attended a conference at the Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico.