Jina was born and raised in Kerala,
India, a place as vibrant and storied
as her own journey. She now calls the
U. S. home and leads many lives-health
scientist, professor, writer, data expert,
cultural explorer, and multitasking
mom. Her existential poetry, boundless
curiosity, and passion for food history
come together in a debut collection, forming a rich tapestry
of refl ections, stories, and fl avors shaped by her diverse
experiences.