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Paola Velez on the Cookbooks That Inspire Her 

By: Erin Byers Murray

Paola Velez, the baker and founder of Bakers Against Racism, shares more about her book-making process.

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Pastry chef and founder of Bakers Against Racism, Paola Velez approaches pastry with a creative eye. Her first book, Bodega Bakes, is a technicolor deep dive into her baking subconscious where her Dominican heritage blends with Americana nostalgia and her inner teacher comes to play. She is a natural guide, encouraging readers and standing with them each step of the way. Her ¡Hola Paola! Book Tour has had her criss-crossing the country this fall—we stopped her for a few minutes to hear more about what she wants you to learn, and which cookbooks inspired her along the way.

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Date Published: 12.24.24
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About The Author

Erin Byers Murray

Erin Byers Murray has been digging into stories about food and wine for more than twenty years. Based in Nashville, she is the editor-in-chief of The Local Palate and has authored or co-authored half a dozen books, including deep dives into oysters and grits, as well as several cookbooks. Her work has been published in multiple publications, including Food & Wine, Wine & Spirits, the Boston Globe, and three editions of Best Food Writing.