For this prompt, I chose to photograph a plate of caprese salad. It’s a simple Italian dish that I love having as a side to other meals. A lot of my family’s culture is handed down in the food we eat. When I visit extended family, the gatherings are always centered in the kitchen. I included the cutting board as a bit of a process shot, to give the feeling of an actual kitchen, with real messes, instead of a cookbook food feature. I also really like how the colors turned out in this photo. From my grandma’s apple pie to the my mom’s Italian caprese salad, I feel more connected to my family’s culture through food.