A ubiquitous flower in LA brings memories of homeland for a local Salvadoran chef

By Christopher Intagliata

Published September 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM PDT

At this time of year, the flor de izote, or yucca flower, blooms in Los Angeles. Chef Karla Vasquez bought some at a Salvadoran market, and prepared a recipe from her book The Salvisoul Cookbook.

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Christopher Intagliata

Christopher Intagliata is an editor at All Things Considered, where he writes news and edits interviews with politicians, musicians, restaurant owners, scientists and many of the other voices heard on the air.

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