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Book SynopsisFood is a great unifying force on Earth. Not only do humans need food to survive, it also gives structure to our days, offers dining and recreational opportunities, provides employment, and speaks to important societal issues such as food security, hunger, and nutrition.
Women and food make a dynamic duo. These 15 hardworking, innovative, and accomplished women have made great strides in the field of food, whether it’s coming up with meals for astronauts to eat in space, operating a 20-acre farm, hosting a food podcast, or fighting for food rights.
Women have always been instrumental in providing nourishment for their families and communities, and they are often at the forefront of this ever-changing global industry.
These 15 women are stellar in their food industry roles as farmers, chefs, food activists, food storytellers, and food scientists. Table of ContentsIntroduction
Part I: On the Farm
1
Emma de Long: A Passion for Farming
2
Gail Taylor: Urban Farmer
3
Petra Page-Mann: Sowing Seeds
Part II: In the Kitchen
4
Caroline Glover: Award-Winning Chef
5
Cheetie Kumar: Rock Star Chef
6
Tracy Obolsky: Pastry Chef and Surfer
Part III: Food Activists
7
Dani Nierenberg: Mover, Shaker, Impact Maker
8
Haleh Zandi: Kale Not Jail
9
Shelia Lucero: Seafood Chef/Activist
Part IV: Food for Thought
10
Andi Murphy: Navajo Podcaster
11
Abby Fuller: Foodie Filmmaker
12
Jocelyn Ramirez: Vegan Cookbook Author
Part V: Science and Food
13
Dr. Takiyah Sirmons: NASA Food Scientist
14
Sophie Healy-Thow: Science/Food Activist
15
Dr. Pia SÖrensen: Science and Cooking
Afterword
Acknowledgments
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