Centuries of migration have transformed kitchens across the globe, bringing flavors from every corner of the world to new places. As people move, they carry their culinary traditions with them, preserving an important connection to their homeland and culture. For many migrants, food becomes an essential part of staying connected to their roots.

In this report, we hear from Esther Veen, an applied professor at Aeres University of Applied Sciences specializing in urban food issues. She explains how migration influences the food landscape.

We also meet Esther Matze, co-director of Mensa Mensa, a community kitchen in the south of Rotterdam. Here, people from diverse backgrounds come together to cook and share healthy, affordable meals in a neighborhood where this kind of support is needed.

This demonstrates how food unites us, regardless of our cultural backgrounds. Showcasing the power of food in building bridges between people for generations yet to come.