Krishnendu Ray Libros

Exploring the food habits of Bengali immigrants in the United States, the book delves into the tension between nostalgia for their homeland and the desire for freedom from its constraints. It highlights how everyday choices, like breakfast, reflect broader themes of globalization and identity. Through a blend of literary references, personal interviews, and traditional recipes, the author illustrates the complexities of defining ethnic cuisine amidst cultural transitions, ultimately revealing the fluid boundaries that shape immigrant experiences.

To most of us the food that we associate with home - our national and familial homes - is an essential part of our cultural heritage. In this book, the author examines the changing food habits of Bengali immigrants to the United States as they deal with the tension between their nostalgia for home and their desire to escape from its confinements.