p i n c h me, it’s real. i have wanted to write a cookbook for five years now. while i consider myself many things and have always had a generalist mindset, passionate about an eclectic mix of realms, i’m not sure i really think of myself as a writer - so, this was a giant leap of faith and an experience of tremendous growth to be comfortable with being supremely uncomfortable. as a chef and activist, i dreamed of reaching into your homes and kitchens to make integrating regenerative practices into your lives something that’s beautiful and approachable. we have one chance to save our mother earth - regenerative agriculture - which means we have to start sourcing, cooking, and thinking about waste through a whole new lens, and one that can be as delicious and vibrant as it is thoughtful. this is an ode to soil and soul, the dirt on which we all live, cook, and gather. the timing of this book is quite raw and cosmic in and of itself, as writing it aligned to the year that we struggled intensely to get pregnant with our last and fourth child. it’s as if the universe wanted this book that is dedicated to regenerating the earth for the next generation to be born alongside the final piece of our family, both all-consuming works in progress. in fact, we did the ivf implant that finally worked mere hours after i wrapped the intense multi-day film shooting for the book. you can pre order the book in the link in my bio - officially out october 10! this book would not exist without the inimitable @benjaminrosser who shot it all on film, no tech or assistance. @april_valencia @joebouj @chloecooks_ @emferretti @kristenmillar who did this entire journey with me rodeo style. #chef #losangeleschef #zerowastelife #regenerativekitchen #regenerativeagriculture #cookbook #cookbookauthor #climatechangeawareness #climatechange