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Restaurateur Irena Stein on Arepas and Venezuelan Food

Irena Stein's book "Arepa: Classic and Contemporary Recipes for Venezuela's Daily Bread"
Irena Stein's book "Arepas: Classic and Contemporary Recipes for Venezuela's Daily Bread"

Irena Stein joined Midday to introduce her beautiful new cookbook devoted to the Venezuelan arepa and talk about using food to bridge cultural divides and build community.

Stein is the founder and curator of Alma Cocina Latina, a Venezuelan restaurant in the Station North area of Baltimore.

Her new book, "Arepa," celebrates one of the great staples of Venezuelan cuisine.

Irena Stein, Owner of Alma Cocina Latina and author of "Arepa:
Irena Stein, Owner of Alma Cocina Latina and author of "Arepa: Classic and Contemporary Recipes for Venezuela's Daily Bread"

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