This cookbook began with more than recipes. It began with family, memories, traditions, and a desire to preserve the stories carried from one generation to the next. Rooted2Gather brings together the journey from Bibi to Mary to Mimi, East African-inspired dishes, treasured family favorites, and the ingredients and cultural connections that help bring each recipe to life.
What began as a collection of recipes has grown into something much more meaningful. This cookbook is becoming a place where family traditions, East African inspiration, memories, and new discoveries can live together.
As recipes are tested and refined, I’ll share parts of that journey here, including the dishes we’re working on, the stories behind them, and the people helping bring this cookbook to life.