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Cooking in Sorrow: A Manual for Interacting with Ukrainians and Food is a deeply personal, cultural, and emotional exploration of Ukrainian identity through food during times of loss, war, and displacement. Written by Yevheniia Kuznetsova, the book reflects on how cooking becomes a language of care, memory, and survival when words are no longer enough.
Blending essays, observations, and culinary reflections, the author examines food not as a recipe collection, but as a social and emotional practice — a way Ukrainians process grief, preserve traditions, and stay connected to home. This book offers international readers a sensitive, authentic perspective on Ukrainian culture, hospitality, and resilience through the lens of everyday meals.