Food People

It’s not only love that’s in the air this week… but also the wafting culinary scents that trigger memories of the people whom we most enjoy sharing certain food with.????? This week’s guest writer, Saransh Desai-Chowdhry, pens an evocative personal narrative that illustrates the role of food as the unsung third-wheel in any relationship. Read here ?? https://lnkd.in/gJxkM72T

Most days, it’s easier to reflect on all that’s wrong with the world. We see or experience it with our own eyes, or the media amplify it. Less often are we exposed to solutions to these problems, which importantly exist and of which many unsung heroes are working on every day. This week’s guest writer, Levi Benjamin Clay Rokey, explores some of these solutions through his book review of ‘Not the End of the World’ by Hannah Ritchie. Curious in learning how to build a sustainable future from a data-driven food systems angle? Check out this week’s post below, and let us know if you agree with or challenge the points made in the book ?? #sustainablefuture #solutions #data #foodsystems Kristen Arnold Sarah Piccini Christina Ermilio

???? Can We Find Common Ground in Controversy? This week Food People explores Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial views on food and vaccines—topics that often spark division. But what if, despite differing motivations, there’s an opportunity for collaboration toward shared goals for public health and better food systems? ?? Is it possible to set aside disagreements and work together for meaningful progress? We'd love to hear your thoughts. Read the full post and join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/dTEjrPwC Sarah Piccini Christina Ermilio Kristen Arnold #foodsystems #foodpolicy

Sweet Stories, Sweet Traditions! Our last substack of the year just dropped. Follow the link below to read in full! It’s quite a treat - celebrating desserts and traditions shared by our lovely Food People community. From cherished family recipes to festive rituals, these sweets warm our hearts (and bellies!) this season. ???? We’d love to keep the celebration going—what are your favorite winter desserts or holiday traditions? Whether it’s something you bake every year or a new indulgence you’ve discovered, please share in the comments! ???? ? A big thank you to everyone who contributed—this issue wouldn’t be the same without you. Wishing all of you a joyful holiday season and an even sweeter 2025. ? #foodpeople #traditions #sweet #celebrate #together #newsletter #sweettreats #sweettooth #holidayseason #holidaze Kristen Arnold Christina Ermilio Sarah Piccini Meghan Palmer Joshua Fried Jessica Ermilio, PsyD Greg Jones Sharon Mendonce Jenny Wilson Samantha M. Lydia O'Brien Lilly Ferris William Terranova M.A.

This week, Food People breaks bread (again!) and shares a slice with you—this time exploring how breadmaking can offer more than just a way to sustain yourself. In the spirit of sharing and kneading ideas, we bring you this reflection as we approach the new year. If you’re here for a recipe or an instruction manual, this might not be your loaf of choice. But even if it’s not your usual bread and butter, we invite you to take a bite—because sometimes, a fresh perspective is all you need to rise to the occasion. Read in full here: https://lnkd.in/exPhCby8 And comment below with your favorite bread puns &/or metaphors! Kristen Arnold Sarah Piccini Christina Ermilio #bread #community #metaphors #breadpuns #ontherise

Join Food People in conversation with Jochebed Louis-Jean, Senior Program Manager at the Food for Humanity Initiative at the Columbia Climate School, to discuss the newly launched ‘Food Pod for Humanity’ podcast. https://lnkd.in/eJfPjpt6

Food People turns one today! ?? In our first year, we’ve published 25 articles, amassed over 500 subscribers across our?Substack,?LinkedIn,?Instagram?and?Facebook?channels, and have learned a lot as people writing about food and connecting food people via writing. We’ve also had the honor to feature a series of guest writers, who are a driving force behind why Food People exists and are a testament to the community we hope to foster through this platform. We hope you'll join us in celebrating today by revisiting the thought-provoking pieces our guest writers have contributed in this week's article! https://lnkd.in/e25b7P2V Thank you to everyone who has read, shared, contributed to or generally supported us in our first year. As we start year two, we'd love to hear from you: Which articles are your favorite? Is there a specific topic you'd like to read about next? Better yet, would you like to contribute to Food People as a guest writer? Let us know let us know — we can’t wait to connect with you in the year to come. With gratitude from the Editorial team, Kristen Arnold Christina Ermilio Sarah Piccini

?????? From serving McDonalds to sounding the alarm about grocery prices - politicians know food is powerful. It can build connections; shape identity and even stir up fear and anger. Curious how these tactics shape elections? Let's dig in. Food you can news. https://lnkd.in/dFdT778b

For many universities around the world, the autumn months mark the start of application season, prompting introspection of the perennial question: Is this the year I apply to pursue a Master's degree? The answer is often not so simple. To help demystify the graduate school experience, several young professionals shared with Food People insights on their personal experiences. Read more in this week's article below ?? and share with any #foodpeople in your life weighing the pros and cons of getting a Master's degree to advance their career ?? https://lnkd.in/eXxEqDUP Michaela Colangelo Julia Movshovich Nora Landis-Shack MA, MPH, CHES Sarah Piccini Christina Ermilio Kristen Arnold

For many universities around the world, the autumn months mark the start of application season, prompting introspection of the perennial question: Is this the year I apply to pursue a Master's degree? The answer is often not so simple. To help demystify the graduate school experience, several young professionals shared with Food People insights on their personal experiences. Read more in this week's article below ?? and share with any #foodpeople in your life weighing the pros and cons of getting a Master's degree to advance their career ?? https://lnkd.in/eXxEqDUP Michaela Colangelo Julia Movshovich Nora Landis-Shack MA, MPH, CHES Sarah Piccini Christina Ermilio Kristen Arnold