DENVER — A Denver author has released her second cookbook, featuring recipes and stories from professional immigrant chefs.

The book “Sazon and Liberation” by Dr. Julia Roncoroni features 17 professional chefs from 10 different countries. It examines food through the lens of the chef’s experiences with identity, community, hope, and resilience. "Sazon & Liberation" By Julia Roncoroni

“Food and storytelling are ways that we connect,” Roncoroni said. "I'm hoping that the book will inspire some conversations around, how are we treating others, and how are we treating immigrants?”

According to the Colorado Fiscal Institute, immigrants play a crucial role in our restaurant industry, representing 23% of the 10,000 cooks in the state.

Manny Barella, chef and co-owner of Riot BBQ in Denver,

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