Conversations
Mushroom pasta + lifelong cooking skills with Meleyna Nomura
Meleyna Nomura is a San Francisco based food writer, recipe developer, and photographer whose storytelling focuses on the intersection of food and family.
June 23, 2023 | by Maia Welbel
Normalizing habits with Moji Igun of Blue Daisi Consulting
Moji Igun is the founder and CEO of Blue Daisi Consulting, making it easier for small businesses to practice holistic sustainability. She’s a certified Zero Waste Advisor and serves on the board of directors for Zero Waste Washington.
May 12, 2023 | by Maia Welbel
On the farm with Zumwalt Acres
Jewish agrarian customs offer compelling instruction on our relationship with the land we inhabit all year long. We spoke with Gavi of Zumwalt Acres about her experience.
February 10, 2023 | by Maia Welbel
Hyperlocal Harvest at Bunkhouse Acres with Shellie-Ann Kerns
We got to talk with Shellie-Ann about transforming logged timberland to fertile farmland without even owning a tractor, sourdough bakery dreams, hyperlocal food swaps, and so much more.
May 6, 2021 | by Maia Welbel
The sustainable startup with Azora Zoe Paknad of Goldune
From her beginnings at Food52 to solo launching the design-minded sustainability shop, Azora Zoe has made it her mission to make low waste product accessible.
March 26, 2021 | by Maia Welbel
From moment to movement with Sabs Katz
Sabs Katz is a writer, sustainable living advocate, and co-founder of Intersectional Environmentalist — an environmental media and resource hub that explores the intersections of social and environmental justice.
January 28, 2021 | by Maia Welbel
Honoring the husk with Caroline Cotto of Renewal Mill
Caroline Cotto from Renewal Mill spoke to us about upending food waste with upcycled ingredients, contending with venture capital culture, and revolutionizing the startup food space.
November 5, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Earth care, people care, and fair share with Pandora Thomas
Pandora Thomas is an activist, educator, designer, and caregiver building sustainable systems for an equitable future. She is a force to be reckoned with and one of our fav interviewees.
September 10, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Good mood food with Liz Moody
The cookbook author, writer, podcaster, and former food editor at mindbodygreen speaks openly about her mental health journey, and how it’s ultimately guided her career. She’s always candid with her community, whether discussing body image, relationships, or getting messy in the kitchen.
September 1, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Cookie activism meets bake therapy with Jasmine Cho
Representation in baked goods matters. We talk cookie activism and the innovative field of baking therapy led by Jasmine Cho.
July 9, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Multi-disciplinary Missions with Sara Kiyo Popowa of Shiso Delicious
Sara Kiyo Popowa is a creative in every sense of the word and is dedicated to teaching others how to eat sustainably.
April 20, 2020 | by Maia Welbel
Food Curious with Jen Hung
Jen’s blog, Root Fare, embodies her resolve to not accept something as truth just because a label or tradition says it’s so. And her playful approach to plant-based cooking makes us want to spend the weekend massaging heads of cabbage for homemade kimchi.
February 24, 2020 | by Maia Welbel