“Democracy is like imported cassava. It rots quickly.” I wrote about this line from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and what it reveals about power, export-model democracy, and what it means to grow systems locally. Read: sofiasculinarychronicles.substack.com/p/democracy-...

New U.S. dietary guidelines say “Eat Better.” Big meat and dairy are pleased; the planet is barely mentioned. I wrote about what “Eat Better” means to me through ingredients, stories, and everyday cooking. Read here: sofiasculinarychronicles.substack.com/p/the-new-di...

I wrote about my food priorities for the year: using intentional ingredients, engaging in lots of experimentation, and paying closer attention to the origins of everyday food. Less resolution, more curiosity. Read here: sofiasculinarychronicles.substack.com/p/the-food-i...

SNAP benefits are shrinking in IL—but community care isn’t. I wrote about recent SNAP changes and how Star Farm in Back of the Yards is responding with free delivery, produce matching, and dignified food access. Read here: sofiasculinarychronicles.substack.com/p/when-the-s...

Just dropped a new piece on the hidden violence behind our holiday sugar. Colonialism, forced labor, toxic air in Black + Brown communities—it's all still in the supply chain. And yes, choosing organic sugar actually matters. sofiasculinarychronicles.substack.com/p/the-unsuga... #Foodjustice

Just published a piece with @unbiasthenews.bsky.social digging into how redlining+disinvestment shape food access on Chicago's South+West sides-and how $ stores fit into a much bigger story about global supply chains, climate costs, and community resilience unbiasthenews.org/dollar-store...

Farm Aid at 40 wasn’t just music — it was a rallying cry for the future of food. Farmers’ defiance, corporate power, and why solidarity matters now more than ever. Read here: sofiasculinarychronicles.substack.com/p/seeds-of-r... #FarmAid #FoodJustice #Climate

A new bipartisan bill could put federal food dollars to work for local farmers and families in need. 🍎 I break down what’s in the Strengthening Local Food Security Act—and why it matters. sofiasculinarychronicles.substack.com/p/from-farm-... #FoodPolicy #FarmToSchool #FoodSecurity

Chicago’s slaughterhouses are gone—but their shadow is everywhere. The soil, the jobs, even how food moves through this city all trace back to the Union Stockyards. I wrote about what they left behind—and why it still matters. 🔗 Read here: sofiasculinarychronicles.substack.com/p/where-are-...

Healthcare costs are sky-high. The fix? 🍎 Pay for healthy food. Read more: sofiasculinarychronicles.substack.com/p/the-surest... #foodjustice #foodismedicine #publichealth

🚨 The EPA just pulled millions in PFAS research funding—projects meant to protect farmers, Tribal Nations & our food system from toxic “forever chemicals.” In my latest piece, I ask: Who gets to know? 📖 sofiasculinarychronicles.substack.com/p/epa-defund... #foodjustice #PFAS #environmentalhealth

🍴 What if fast food meant culture, care, and community? New post on global models—from Mumbai’s dabbawalas to Lagos mama puts—feeding people fast and fairly. 📖 sofiasculinarychronicles.substack.com/p/fast-food-... #foodjustice #streetfood #goodfoodcollective

New piece on the damen grain silos—Chicago’s ghosts in rust + concrete. A sensory dive into place, memory, and what lingers. #chicagohistory #damen #urbanruins

Do clean energy and sustainable food have to compete? Agrivoltaics, smarter biofuels, and better land use make it possible. Time to rethink the false choice. Read more: #CleanEnergy #SustainableFood #Agrivoltaics

SNAP restrictions on ultra-processed foods ignore the realities of poverty and food insecurity. For housing-insecure individuals and college students alike, these policies mean fewer options, not better health. Read more: #SNAP #FoodJustice #PovertyPolicy

Wow - butter made from carbon, not like that crappy butter from cows made from .. wait what Despite terrible headline interesting company, but looking more and more like our food future is coming from test tubes www.fooddive.com/news/savor-s...

🐟 Farmed salmon are dyed pink to meet our expectations. But should they be? Our obsession with food aesthetics fuels waste and biodiversity loss. Maybe it’s time to rethink “perfect” food. Read more 👇 #FoodJustice #SustainableEating #FoodWaste

🌾 **The Cost of Food Sovereignty** 🍎✊🏽 Food sovereignty isn’t free—but neither is a broken food system. What does it really take to reclaim our food? 📖 Read more: #FoodSovereignty #FoodJustice #LandBack #MutualAid

Who controls farm data—farmers or Big Ag? A new lawsuit exposes the fight for data sovereignty in agriculture. Farmers deserve control. Read more: #FarmersRights #FoodSovereignty #DataPrivacy #DigitalAg

this week's cover is on point ht: @jamiegangel.bsky.social

Gardening teaches patience, resilience, and the beauty of slow growth. In my latest blog post, I share wisdom from the soil—give it a read and let me know what nature has taught you! 🌿✨

🍌 Chiquita's Dark Secret🍌 A U.S. court ruled that Chiquita funded Colombian paramilitaries—holding them accountable for human rights abuses. What does this mean for corporate responsibility? 🔗 Read more: substack.com/home/post/p-... #CorporateAccountability #FoodJustice #HumanRights

Thrilled to share that my book review is featured in the latest issue of the *Organic Broadcaster* (Winter 2024-2025, Vol. 33, Issue 1)! 🌱 Check it out here:

🎵 Got the wintertime blues? Don’t let frosty days drag you down. Warm up your soul and body with my latest tips for staying healthy this season! 🍫🥗🍳 Let’s turn those blues into a season of vitality and wellness. ✨🎶 #WinterWellness #HealthyEating #NutritionBlues

2025 is our chance to make a real impact. In my latest article, I highlight 25 key priorities in climate, agriculture, and sustainability that’ll help us build a stronger, more resilient future. Let’s make it happen. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Agriculture

🌱 Plant-based proteins are great—but what about the plastic? My latest article explores how we can cut single-use waste and make sustainable food even better. Let’s rethink packaging! 🌍 #Sustainability #Plantbased #Zerowaste

🌍🍗 Talking climate change over holiday dinner? It doesn’t have to turn into a food fight. Check out this lighthearted guide to navigating the conversation without losing your cool (or your appetite): Read here. Let’s make the season merry and meaningful! ✨#ClimateAction #HolidayTalks

It’s not meat vs. plants—it’s how we grow it. 🌾🐄 Explore why local, sustainable food systems are the future. 🌍 Read more: open.substack.com/pub/sofiascu... #Sustainability #FoodSystems