We are back with a series of episodes highlighting the flavors of our region and the people behind the stove making it all happen, the market vendors of Rutland, Vermont’s Farmers’ Market. No where else in the region can you find such a diversity of cuisine and so many different personalities in the same place.

In this episode of Root Words, we’ll find comfort food, community, and a little slice of home with Victoria and Gustavo Covarrubias of Victoria’s Authentic Mexican Food.

Victoria and Gustavo didn’t move to Vermont to open a food business, but an encounter with a welcoming neighbor inspired them to share their recipes with the community.

Cooking from home doesn’t just support Victoria and Gustavo’s business. Victoria hopes it will also support her son Ernesto’s sense of self.

A home cooked meal can connect us to the places we grew up or places we’ve never been. It can connect us to loved ones and to strangers. Sharing ourselves through food builds community.

Join us next time as we connect with more market chefs on Root Words.

This episode was produced by Stephen Abatiell.

Special thanks to Victoria and Gustavo Covarrubias.

To learn more find Victoria’s Authentic Mexican Food on Facebook or visit them at the next Saturday market.

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