Cielito Vivas (/sh'lee-tow) is an award winning travel and portrait photographer. Her work unpacks the human condition, capturing the essence of communities and individuals across the globe. Driven by an unwavering curiosity and passion for storytelling, she aims to illuminate the soul of her wide range of subjects, from cooks to iconoclasts to neighborhoods. Chef Ben Lee has held his own in the most storied restaurants throughout the United States. He has worked up the ladder in Philadelphia and New York landmarks such as James Beard Award winning Osteria and Michelin rated Marea, plus completing a stage in Italy's Michelin rated Ristorante Loro.
Family Preserves : Homecooked Stories from Immigrant Kitchens