In mid-March, Arnold Byun, founder of With Warm Welcome (WWW), approached me with the idea of doing a Bakers Box after being inspired by the efforts of Bakers Against Racism last year. As an avid...
Offering food has been seen as an act of love since the dawn of human history. It is a gift above all others for its potential to both bring joy and nourish those on the receiving end. When the many...
In mid-March, only four weeks into his Culinary Arts studies, Mattia was already working in a professional kitchen where he’s spent his entire life: Mauro Cafe. The Italian restaurant inside the Fred...
A couple of weeks ago, Paras and Jeffrey were watching TV after a day of applying for small business grants and loans. With the sudden restaurant industry shutdown, they were trying to figure out a...
There has never been a better time to work as a community. We have all seen the power of action in our neighborhoods, while social distancing has led to isolation. I have always loved to bake for...
On a regular week, Rethink Food NYC’s mission is to create a more sustainable and equitable food system by working with various food partners like restaurants and corporate kitchens. Rethink uses...
Nickie Alston (Culinary, ‘14) founded ASun Star, Inc., which provides social services, including a culinary learning program, to families in New Jersey. Nickie also co-founded online lifestyle...
Founder of Brooklyn restaurant and organization Emma’s Torch, Kerry is being recognized for her “commitment to the culinary arts and its power to transform other individuals’ lives through...
Up before the sun, I hum my way into the kitchen to get the coffee on. As I whip up some buckwheat banana pancakes, scrambled eggs and triple-berry smoothies, the First Descents participants and staff...
