She elevated Mexican cuisine in America, and later enjoyed success as a cookbook author and TV host despite a disability that once plunged her into despair.
Culinary Arts
Seasoned: Women Culinary Pioneers – Lena Richard
Down in the Big Easy, a Creole chef experiments with bold flavors and becomes one of the first multihyphenate food personalities, even as her life is cut short.
Seasoned: Culinary Pioneers – MFK Fisher
Our 6-episode podcast kicks off with the California writer who invented the food memoir. Long before Anthony Bourdain, there was a woman who taught us how to enjoy food, drink and life.
Their Hospitality Magazine Aims to Build an Imperfect Community
DeAnna Kane and Leslie Callaway are the founders of Heart of Hospitality, which teaches readers to embrace life’s messiness.
Meet Julia Child, the Not So French, French Chef
The California native brought French recipes into American homes through her iconic cookbook and much loved cooking show.
Their Cooking Kits Teach Culinary Techniques From Around The World
Kim Cruickshanks and Kim Hoffman are the founders of Cooking Gift Set Co.
Meet the San Francisco Food Hall Run by Immigrant Women
This San Francisco-based marketplace and workspace is a creative haven for women of color.
She Started One of The Most Successful Catering Companies in Dallas – And The Pandemic Isn’t Slowing Her Down
Jolie Oree-Bailey is the founder and head chef of Low Country Quisine.
Amid Angry Rhetoric, Kitchens Helping Immigrants and Refugees Are on the Rise
Women entrepreneurs are creating social enterprises that aim to help the marginalized find restaurant jobs – while mending political rifts through food.
Vivian Howard Slices and Dices Her Way Into A New TV Show
Celebrity chef Vivian Howard returns to the kitchen with her upcoming PBS special, South By Somewhere.
Indulging Her Passion, A Baker Builds A Business – And Finds Herself
Melanie Moss of confectionery Mini Melanie was destined to be a chef. It just took her awhile to walk down that path.
A Recipe for Success
La Cocina in San Francisco is helping working-class immigrants and women of color launch food-focused ventures.
From Dishwasher to Head Chef
Ana Sortun, who owns three restaurants in greater Boston, discusses her rise in the kitchen.
Sarabeth’s Pushing 70 with No Signs of Letting Up
Sarabeth Levine has added a new restaurant to her $40 million food empire and it all began with a family recipe for marmalade.