Redefining Black Food with Chef Mimi
Unwasted: The Podcast
English - September 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 105 ratingsFood Arts Health & Fitness sustainability food waste recycle repurpose reuse environment eco-friendly green reduce Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: Overcoming Food Allergies with Denise Woodard
What type of food do Black chefs cook?
Answering this question in an empowering and authentic way has become Chef Mimi's life's work. After going to culinary school and not seeing herself or her culture represented in the curriculum, Chef Mimi knew she needed to prove to the world that Black chefs cook more than just barbecue and soul food.
In this thought-provoking conversation about the powerful intersections between race, cuisine, and culture we explore:
Get ready to see diversity in the food world in a delicious and inspiring new light!
Episode Show Notes:
Learn more about Mimi and The Black Food and Wine Experience on her website. Mimi recommended reading her article "Black Girls Don’t Eat Avocados" for a deeper understanding of how food choices get racialized in America. Mimi's a fan of the Mandela Food Cooperative in Oakland. Looking for a Black winemaker to support? Mimi is a big fan of McBride Sisters. We got into the weeds of food storage at the end of this episode, which you can learn more about by checking out our food storage guide.