Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
An inspirational and powerful book that celebrates women's stories, passions, history, and trailblazing achievements in the culinary world, with personal essays, recipes, Q&As, illustrated quotes, and more from over 100 women in the world of food - restaurateurs, sommeliers, food producers, activists, writers, and home cooks.
Synopsis
Inspiring, empowering, beautiful, and moving,
Why We Cook explores the place where food meets feminism. Featuring more than one hundred women, it is a collection of stories, essays, kitchen profiles, Q&As, and more from chefs, food producers, activists, writers, and home cooks--all of whom are dedicated not only to their craft, but to changing the world of food.
There are profiles on trailblazers, like immigrant chef Cristina Martinez, who brings her Philadelphia community together through food while using her platform to champion immigrants' rights; and Leah Penniman, who describes a day in the life on Soul Fire Farm, which she cofounded to end racism in the food system. Evocative reflections on food and memory, like Bonnie Tsui's ode to ginger and its power to bring her back to her childhood kitchen. And recipes to try, like chef Elizabeth Binder's Citrus Almond Polenta Cake.
And with her rich visual storytelling gifts--the book is filled with beautiful watercolor illustrations and portraits--Lindsay Gardner not only captures a sense of what is unique about each of the women, bringing them to life, but adds layers of nuance and insight to their words and their work.
Synopsis
Inspiring, empowering, beautiful, and moving,
Why We Cook explores the place where food meets feminism. Artist Lindsay Gardner has curated a collection of stories, essays, kitchen profiles, interviews, and more, featuring 112 women chefs, food producers, activists, writers, professional chefs, and home cooks--all of whom are dedicated not only to their craft, but to changing the world of food.
There are profiles on changemakers, like Cristina Martinez, a chef who emigrated from Mexico and who brings her Philadelphia community together through food while using her platform to champion immigrants' rights; and Leah Penniman, who describes a day in her life on Soul Fire Farm, which she cofounded to end racism in the food system. Evocative reflections on food and memory, like Bonnie Tsui's ode to ginger and its power to bring her back to her childhood. And recipes to try, like chef Elizabeth Binder's Citrus Almond Polenta Cake.
And with her rich visual storytelling gifts--the book is filled with beautiful watercolor illustrations and portraits--Gardner not only captures a sense of what is unique about each of the women, bringing them to life, but adds layers of nuance and insight to their words and their work.
Synopsis
Join the conversation . . . with more than one hundred women restaurateurs, activists, food writers, professional chefs, and home cooks--all of whom are changing the world of food. Featuring essays, profiles, recipes, and more, Why We Cook is curated and illustrated by author and artist Lindsay Gardner, whose visual storytelling gifts bring nuance and insight into their words and their work, revealing the power of food to nourish, uplift, inspire curiosity, and effect change.
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Join the conversation with more than one hundred women restaurateurs, activists, food writers, home cooks, and professional chefs, including Carla Hall, Ruth Reichl, Julia Turshen, Dorie Greenspan, Priya Krishna, Leah Penniman, Rachel Khong, Osayi Endolyn, Bonnie Tsui, and many others--all of whom are changing the world of food. Featuring essays, profiles, recipes, and more, Why We Cook is curated and illustrated by author and artist Lindsay Gardner, whose visual storytelling gifts bring nuance and insight into their words and their work, revealing the power of food to nourish, uplift, inspire curiosity, and effect change.