About this Event
* RSVP is required, seating will be available on a first come first serve basis. Conversation will begin at 1:15pm, followed by the book signing.
Join us at Leica Store San Francisco on Saturday, November 21, for an afternoon celebrating Ukraïne: Recipes and Stories from Kyiv to the Black Sea, a visually rich cookbook and travelogue by Ukrainian chef and photographer .
Born and raised in Southern Ukraine, chef Voloshyna traveled across her homeland, from the Carpathian Mountains to the Black Sea, gathering recipes, stories, and friendships along the way. The result is a deeply personal portrait of Ukraine told through its food, people, landscapes, and traditions.
Jason’s photographs offer an intimate visual journey through the country, from the streets of Kyiv and sunflower-covered fields to the Carpathian peaks and the shimmering waters of the Black Sea. Together, the photographs and stories capture the people, places, and culinary traditions that make Ukraine so extraordinary.
During the event, Anna and Jason will share stories behind the making of the book, their experiences documenting Ukraine, and the ways food and photography can preserve memory, culture, and place. Following the conversation, they will be available to sign copies of Ukraïne.
Come for an afternoon of stories, photography, food, and a little holiday inspiration!
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About the panelists:
Anna Voloshyna is a Ukrainian-American culinary storyteller, activist, and author of BUDMO! Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen. Raised in Ukraine, her cooking style blends traditional Eastern European and Ukrainian recipes with modern influences, showcasing her dedication to nourishing dishes and high-quality ingredients. Anna honed her culinary expertise at the San Francisco Cooking School, where she completed their Culinary Arts program.
Anna's expertise in Ukrainian and Eastern European foods has led to features in top publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Food and Wine, as well as participation in various culinary projects and speaking engagements. Committed to sharing her culinary knowledge, Anna hosts culinary events, both in-person and online cooking classes and workshops. Her contributions to the culinary arts have earned her accolades, including the IACP Media Award and the Foreword Indies Best Indie Cookbook Award.
With every dish she cooks and every page she writes, Anna invites the world to explore and celebrate Ukraine’s rich culinary heritage.
Jason Perry is an experienced photographer focused on people, their craft, and the places where it all happens. His work centers on real moments with an emphasis on the people and stories behind what he photographs. His work spans restaurants, brands, and long-form projects. In recent years, this has also included time in Ukraine supporting frontline medics.
Perry's work has been featured at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, and more. He has collaborated with brands and organizations including Samsung, Microsoft, Intel, Red Bull, Audi, Rapha, Specialized, CAKE, Tyler Florence, Chronicle Books, Hestan Culinary, and Four Seasons Hualalai.
Perry is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and works worldwide. When at home, he is usually somewhere along the California coast on his motorcycle or cooking for friends.
Event venue & nearby stays
Leica Store San Francisco, 463 Bush Street, San Francisco, United States
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