FOOD STARS

A palatable tasting menu of 15 women stirring up the food world.

Mahoney profiles farmers, chefs, activists, media professionals, and scientists who are making a buzz in the industry. In this helpful volume for school research or browsing by young people interested in a career in food, the chapters highlight individuals interviewed by the author who likely are previously unknown to readers, expanding awareness beyond television and social media personalities. Such crucial issues as food insecurity, food sovereignty, the impact of climate change, and injustice in the industrial food system are addressed, and those profiled come from a variety of backgrounds. Political scientist and urban farming advocate Gail Taylor is the Washington, D.C., founder of the CSA Three Part Harmony Farm whose grandparents were sharecroppers and whose interest in food began when she saw many people she loved die of diet-related diseases. Iranian American cultural anthropologist and activist Haleh Zandi volunteered at San Quentin State Prison, teaching incarcerated men gardening and landscape design, which led her to establish the nonprofit Planting Justice. Sidebars include information about Michelin Stars, types of seeds, Indigenous cuisine, and more. Each chapter ends with fun facts about the subject’s favorite cuisines, books, places, etc., as well as their social media handles and websites so readers can connect with them. Featuring a broad sampling of movers and shakers in the food industry, this accessible volume also addresses an array of current issues.

Inspiring profiles of women revolutionizing the food world today.