Von Diaz

About the Author

Von Diaz is a James Beard Award-winning author, culinary historian, and radio producer whose work bridges the vibrant culinary traditions of Puerto Rico and the American South. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Atlanta, she draws from her bicultural heritage to explore the intersections of food, identity, and migration in her writing. Diaz's debut cookbook, Coconuts and Collards: Recipes and Stories from Puerto Rico to the Deep South, celebrates the shared ingredients and techniques that link these regions, offering over 100 recipes infused with personal anecdotes and cultural insights. A former producer for NPR's The Splendid Table and a contributor to publications like The New York Times and Food & Wine, she continues to advocate for diverse voices in food storytelling through her workshops, podcasts, and ongoing projects.