Introduction

The world is getting smaller; the advent of new tech nologies has changed and shaped the way we interact and think. The Internet lets us explore new cultures and countries in ways we never thought would be possible. Migrant communities have brought their cultures to our doorsteps, and the foods they’ve shared with us have become powerful tools of education and social justice.

Today both home cooks and chefs have a new global palette of ingredients and spices to play with. We now mention cardamom in the same breath with vanilla, and ghee is a common staple on the shelves of many grocery stores. Mango lassi? Well, it needs no introduction. Our interconnected world has transformed how we think about food, and changed the way we eat.