Veteran cookbook author Julia Turshen channelled the current climate of political activism for this cookbook-meets-handbook. The pages include ideas for feeding crowds (like portable snacks and gumbo), essays from activists, and resources and suggestions for those looking to get involved. Famed political organizers along with chefs and authors share insights and their go-to large-format dishes.
By Laah Bhabha / Vogue, March 8, 2020
Read MoreSince the 2016 presidential election, Americans have turned out in record numbers to make their voices heard through activism, with first-time protesters working alongside seasoned organizers to find innovative ways to lead in cities across America. In the ongoing fight for social justice, even those on the front lines need to eat. Today, when people take to the streets—and phone banks and airwaves—there’s a growing movement of dedicated, volunteer-led culinary collectives right beside them offering activists a way to fuel their bodies, all while nourishing their connection to one another and the causes so deeply important to them.
By Sarah Baird / Glamour, September 7, 2018
Read MoreI am not the first person to write a cookbook like this,” says Julia Turshen, the author of Feed the Resistance. “This book stands on the shoulders of so many that have come before. It’s also a continuation of something that’s already been happening, and that has happened before.”
By Daniela Galarza / Eater, December 5, 2017
Read MoreWhen it comes to addressing social injustice, food is both the message and the medium. From ingredient sourcing and labor practices to school lunch policies and professional kitchen culture, the many working parts of our food system offer entree into understanding a scope of issues affecting vulnerable communities. The food space is also where we find powerful tools for effecting change. A new wave of women working in the food world see the humble cookbook as one such tool.
By Allison Gibson / Los Angeles Times, November 2, 2017
Read MoreWe talked to author Julia Turshen about her new cookbook, “Feed the Resistance,” and why she decided to marry food and activism.
By Hanna Howard / Teen Vogue, September 17, 2017
Read MoreAfter marching in the national Women's March the day after President Donald Trump's inauguration, cookbook author Julia Turshen found a need to become more active in her community.
By Joseph Hernandez / Chicago Tribune, August 3, 2017
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