All Homes, All Flavors: Voices, Food & Fair Housing

1. What is the All Homes, All Flavors contest?

It’s a multicultural community cookbook contest celebrating culture, food, and the meaning of home. Participants are invited to share a favorite family or cultural recipe — along with the story behind it — to highlight how food connects us, builds community, and supports the vision of fair and inclusive housing for all. FHRC will use all the submission to create a cook book that will be available to the community.

2. Who can participate?

Anyone who lives, works, or has cultural or community ties to Lake, Geauga, Trumbull and Ashtabula County is welcome to submit a recipe and story. You don’t have to be a professional chef — just someone with a dish that means something to you.

3. What should I submit?

Please include:

• A recipe (ingredients + clear step-by-step instructions).

• A short story or memory (150–300 words) about what the dish means to you or your family.

• A photo of the dish, holiday meal, family, or another original image that represents your story. Only original photos may be used; internet images are not permitted.

3. How Do I Submit My Entry?

Submit your materials by January 12, 2026, through one of the following:

• Email: [email protected]

• Online Form: Click the link below

• In Person: Our office- 1100 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Oh 44077

When submitting your entry online, you may upload a picture of the recipe, word document or PDF. Please put see attached in the fillable boxes. If we have issues with file uploads, we will reach out.

4. Can I Submit a Recipe That’s Already Been Published?

We cannot accept previously published recipes unless you are the original author or owner of the recipe.

5. How Many Recipes Can I Enter?

Each participant may submit up to two (2) unique recipes, each with its own story and photo.

6. When Will Winners Be Announced?

Finalists and winners will be announced on January 29, 2026. Announcements will be posted on our website and social media, and winners will be notified directly by email.

7. What Do Winners Receive?

All recipes and stories will be featured in the All Homes, All Flavors Cookbook created and printed by FHRC with full credit to the author. The winner will also receive a brand new Kitchen Aid mixer!

8. What If I Don’t Want to Share Personal Details Publicly?

Your privacy matters. You may choose to use only your first name, initials, or “Anonymous.” Stories can also be edited for privacy upon request. When submitting your entry please submit your contact information. Please choose the option below to remain anonymous or allow us to publish your information.

9. Who Can I Contact for More Information?

For questions, please contact:
Hollie Rondini, Assistant Director
📧 Email:[email protected]
📞 Phone: 440-392-0147 ext. 204

Food is more than nourishment — it’s memory, identity, community, and belonging. We invite home chefs, storytellers, and cultural keepers from every background to share a recipe that’s close to your heart, along with the story behind it. Whether it’s an heirloom dish passed down through generations, a holiday favorite, or a creative twist on tradition — your submission will help FHRC to build a rich, multicultural cookbook that celebrates both food and the right to a place called home. Together, we’ll preserve heritage, spark connection, and honor the power of belonging — one dish and one story at a time.

Why This Matters

Having a place to call home is about more than just housing — it’s about belonging,  and being seen. Across cultures and generations, dishes and memories bind us to our families, histories, and neighborhoods. This project isn’t just about recipes; it’s about the shared stories that shape our sense of home. By collecting and sharing these recipes and narratives, our goals are to:

• Preserve and celebrate the culinary heritage of all cultures in our community.

• Highlight how our personal and family stories are connected to the idea of home, belonging, and fairness.

• Foster understanding, empathy, and connection across diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Reinforce that everyone deserves a home — not just a house, but a place where their story is welcomed and respected.

How You Can Contribute

We invite you to take part by submitting your recipe, story, and photo. Whether it’s a dish passed through generations or something new with meaning, your voice matters. Submissions are respected and credited, and you can choose how much personal detail you wish to include.

What happens to your Story, recipe and photo?

All entries will be reviewed, edited (if needed), and curated into a community cookbook that will be used to:

• Showcase the cultural diversity and richness of our community’s kitchens.

• Share stories of tradition, belonging, migration, innovation, and identity.

• Serve as a tool for education and awareness about the importance of home, cultural heritage, and fair housing.

• Inspire connection, dialogue, and action toward more inclusive, respectful community spaces.

FHRC will take all the shared stories, recipes and photos and create a community cook book.

Submit Your Recipe Below
Thank you for being part of this important effort. With your help, we can celebrate the flavors and stories of home — and champion the idea that everyone belongs.