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In his new book, Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America, author Mayukh Sen highlights women who are equally “revered and overlooked for their contributions to American food culture.” Sen explores why notable names like “celebrity chef”…
Since 2005, nonprofit La Cocina has focused on small business incubation to cultivate low-income food entrepreneurs and help grow their business and community. The incubator’s vision is to increase inclusivity in the food industry and offer equitable opportunities for living-wage…
Nikki Hanna, Hell’s Kitchen Season 19 contestant and new Chef de Cuisine at Hudson’s Mill in Garnerville, NY, is gently nudging both diners and colleagues out of their comfort zone with her approach to food and kitchen operations. Menu-wise, she…
Chef Mary Lou Davis, Chef de Cuisine of Whiskey Cafe in San Antonio, writes, “Anyone that knows me, or has seen me on “Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 19, what’s up!), knows I’m a loud ball of energy, and I laugh at…
Sushi, once a strictly male dominated niche, has become more open to the growth of female kitchen leadership in recent years. While it’s a little more common to see females on the sushi line it is also still, unfortunately, common…
Women are breaking down new barriers in the foodservice industry every day. But none of us could be where we are without the women who came before. From bringing new cuisine styles to America to blazing new trails, here are…
In 1977, the United Nations recognized March 8 as International Women’s Day to support women’s rights and gender equality. But we know that women and their achievements should be celebrated year round, especially in the workplace. In honor of National…
New year, new role—at least for several major companies. Last year truly highlighted racial and gender injustices, with the public demanding better from businesses. As a result, several companies made promises to do just that. From hiring new diversity officers…
