A Taste of Home (includes video story)

By
Isabella Gonzalez-Martins
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This story was originally published in the Medium.

This story follows Iliana Gonzalez, a Venezuelan immigrant who keeps her culture alive through the food she grew up with. After arriving in the United States alone, she used cooking traditional dishes like Pabellón Criollo to stay connected to her roots. “I didn’t want to lose all the customs and flavors I grew up with,” she explains, using cooking as a way to remember home and pass those memories and traditions on to her family.

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Isabella Gonzalez-Martins is a sophomore at Florida International University, majoring in Digital TV and Multimedia Production. She has a strong passion for digital media creation, developed from a young age through yearbook work in middle and high school, continuing to expand her skills in visual storytelling. As a detail-oriented and adaptable student, she is dedicated to building a solid foundation in media through strong communication, creativity, and teamwork. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Isabella brings organization, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to every project. In her free time, she enjoys nature photography, music, cooking, baking, and spending time outdoors.

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