Wednesday, January 17, 2018 // The Statement
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These are a lineup of spices that my dad, who immigrated here from India in the 1980’s, brought back from India so I can cook traditional Indian food. (Danyel Tharakan/Daily)
V I S U A L S T A T E M E N T : W H E R E W E C O M E F R O M
My dad’s side of the family is Italian, and cooking is an important tradition that has been passed down.
My sister and I made this ricotta cheesecake, a traditional Italian dessert. (Amelia Cacchione/Daily)
My great grandmother Ciampa is turning 100 years old this year. Her wedding ring came from Italy and
was given to her by my great grandfather after he came to America to meet her. (Alexis Rankin/Daily)
I got this patch while exploring Ireland and tracing my father’s family history. His mother immigrated to
the United States when she was three years old. (Katelyn Mulcahy/Daily)
My dad was born and raised in Germany, and this a German book he read growing up. (Claire Meingast/
Daily)
Most people in this country can trace their family history back to another place. Here, photo staff shares
artifacts and food that tell the story of their family’s heritage.