In the aftermath of World War II, many Latvian housewives faced the challenge of preparing familiar dishes in foreign environments after finding refuge abroad. This led to the republication of pre-war Latvian cookbooks in refugee camps, with the first cookbooks created in the diaspora emerging in the 1950s. The ongoing publication of these cookbooks illustrates the enduring legacy of culinary traditions among Latvians living abroad.

The exhibition showcases that cookbooks are more than just collections of recipes; they encapsulate the essence of a time and place, reflecting the cultural and familial traditions of the Latvian people. It highlights the resourcefulness of Latvian housewives who, upon relocating to new countries, had to innovate and adjust their cooking methods to accommodate different ingredients and to discover new flavors in unfamiliar settings.

A notable example featured in the exhibition is the cookbook 'Latvian and Modern Cuisine' by Elza Auliciema, which contains personal annotations and recipes from her relatives and friends. Elza acquired this cookbook while in a refugee camp in Germany before bringing it with her to Adelaide, Australia, exemplifying the diaspora's connection to their homeland through culinary practice, even in challenging circumstances.