Celebrating diversity with traditional foods

Traditions are the passing down of customs and beliefs from generation to generation. They are deep in meaning, rich in history, powerful in identity, and celebratory of culture. Culinary traditions are one of the ways we tell stories of the past. Fresh, seasonal ingredients highlight the requisite for sustainability. The culinary landscape powerfully respecting the balance of existence, the magnitude of nature, and the harvest of our planet.

Food is an expression of cultural identity. We grow up enjoying the food of our respective cultures. It becomes a part of our identity and we often associate food from our childhood with memories, our families, and feelings of warmth and belonging.

But our world is in a constant state of change. Our climate is changing and so are the resources we use. With globalization and human migration, cooking highlights a way of preserving culture when moving to new places. Certain traditional ingredients may not always be readily available, creating the need to alter certain dishes but in so doing, creating new flavors and stories.

Join us on this culinary adventure, where we explore the traditional flavors and techniques of our employees, our clients, and our community partners in our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural recognition. While the recipes within are not entirely representative of each and every culture, they offer a glimpse into the diversity of the regions that Hatch operates in. We hope this cookbook lets you revel in some new tastes while offering a greater awareness and perspective of the origins of our global Hatch family.