Lindsay Gardner, "Why We Cook: Women on Food, Identity, and Connection" (Workman, 2021)

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Why We Cook: Women on Food, Identity, and Connection (Workman, 2021) includes essays, recipes, interviews and profiles of more than 100 women in the world of food; from restaurateurs and activists, to food writers, professional chefs, and home cooks. Curated, researched and beautifully illustrated by author and artist Lindsay Gardner, it brings together the stories and perspectives of a diverse array of female voices who are transforming food across the world.

Find more about the book at here.

Visit the author’s website here and follow her work on social media @lindsaygardnerart.

Daniela Gutiérrez Flores is a PhD Candidate at the University of Chicago.

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Daniela Gutierrez Flores

Daniela Gutiérrez Flores is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish Literature and Culture at the Univeristy of California, Davis. She is interested in Food Studies, early modern history and literature, Latin American studies, and the history of material culture.

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