Sowing the Future of Food Systems
Contemporary food studies programs are increasingly addressing the multifaceted challenges of food and its politics, including social justice, food sovereignty, and environmental sustainability.
Culinary Schools Adapt to a Changing Restaurant Landscape
The COVID-19 closures cause and accelerate the evolution of culinary education.
A Snapshot of Italy’s Foodways in History
In times of crisis, Italy has always turned to food as a means of creating community. But what does it mean to connect through food during COVID?
It’s Time To Stop Calling It East Indian Cuisine
For decades, Indian cuisine in Canada has been labeled East Indian—a misnomer born out of colonial ignorance. Now, it’s time for a change.
Culinary Colonization
In Bristol, England, the deep roots of Jamaican cuisine and it’s often-copied culture serve as an example of just how detrimental cultural appropriation really is.
The Culinary Citizenship of Peshawar’s Pulao
Changing political climates in Afghanistan pushed millions of refugees into Pakistan. And in about four decades, they ended up changing the Pakistani foodscape.
Uyghur Cuisine Flourishes in Istanbul
Istanbul’s Uyghur community finds freedom to express their culinary and religious culture in Turkey.
The Road From El Salvador To the American Restaurant
The journey of an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, who rose to become sous chef of one of New York City’s top restaurants.
From Land Comes Life
In Hawaii, a growing movement is taking inspiration from ancient philosophy to build a more resilient food economy.
Buenos Aires’ Emerging Community-Driven Food Scene
In Buenos Aires, restaurant workers are using the pandemic as an opportunity to reclaim their neighborhoods with DIY food businesses.
How Immigration and Trade Policy Have Shaped U.S. Agriculture
A history of immigration, trade and discriminatory economic policies have made U.S. farms dependent on exploitable labor mostly by Latinx immigrants.
Kristen Kish Finds Strength and Family in Diversity
Kristen Kish, executive chef and partner of Arlo Grey in Austin, Texas, shares the ways in which staff diversity strengthens a team both in and out of the kitchen, and why that’s critical during the Covid era.
Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen
Ideas, tips and recipes for making more with what you have on hand.
Puerto Rico’s Struggle for Agricultural Sovereignty
Despite decades of policies discouraging Puerto Ricans from farming their lands, local farmers and activists lead the move to reclaim local agriculture in the face of crisis.
Coffee, Community and Cycling in China’s Capital City
In Beijing, a diverse business model and support from the biking community have bolstered Yuan Luo’s RE in reopening.