Why We Cook: Women on Food, Identity, & More

Now She's Cooking

Think back to your fondest experiences with food. Whether it's a childhood favorite made just for you, a holiday feast, or dinner at that off-the-beaten-path bistro, there’s probably a talented woman behind those memorable meals. And yet it’s easy to take for granted the role that women play in our culinary lives, whether we’re at home, out on the town, or gathering with friends and family.

In this empowering (and long-overdue) celebration of women who cook, Lindsay Gardner has curated a remarkable collection of interviews, essays, and—of course—recipes. She’s brought together more than 100 chefs, restaurateurs, writers, activists, and home cooks to reveal the power of food to nourish and inspire. Lindsay takes us to meet intriguing women who are dishing it out around the world, from an Afro-Indigenous farm in upstate New York, to an Indian family’s dinner table in Dallas, Texas, and a small-but-mighty Parisian apartment kitchen. Beautifully illustrated with Lindsay’s lively watercolors, this is a book to gift to all the cooks, bakers, foodies, and feminists who feed us—body and soul. Printed in China.