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Rooted in culture, steeped in love

Botanist chef Hector Laguna treats local, seasonal food with respect
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- Words by Joanne Peters Photography by Lia Crowe

Growing up in Mexico, Vancouver chef Hector Laguna spent time in Veracruz and Hidalgo, going back and forth between oceanside and farmland.

He could pick wild mangoes, oranges and bananas to snack on, and at his family’s ranch, his father grew everything from corn to coffee beans, and raised chicken and pigs.

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