The food industry is facing accountability issues with prominent chefs being accused of sexual harassment despite receiving prestigious awards. There is a lack of diversity in the industry, as evidenced by the slow recognition of individuals from underrepresented groups, such as the first black chef to make the list in 2022. While there are more women graduating from culinary school, the industry still predominantly uplifts white men, showcasing a disparity in opportunities and recognition between genders and ethnicities.
Author Geraldine DeRuiter a.k.a. The Everywhereist joins Kara to talk about her new book If You Can’t Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury. They talk about some of the author’s viral moments and the backlash she experienced after calling out two famed Italian chefs, the inherent sexism in the food industry (from dining rooms to professional kitchens), and how societal stigmas around beauty and our bodies have distorted our relationship to food.
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