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"""If the future of our nation (to paraphrase Brillat-Savarin) depends on how we feed ourselves, then the cooks and chefs of America carry a tremendous responsibility. But with Katherine Miller's compelling how-to guide in hand, any aspiring food fighter who feeds the few can learn to feed the many - and together we can feed the world.""--José Andrés, chef and humanitarian ""Welcome to the definitive step-by-step playbook for food actors to become community change makers at any point in their journey. These teachings should be part of every chef's education. As a chef born in communities heavily impacted by the farm bill, fighting for food justice and the health of my family, I wish I had this information earlier in my career.""--Mavis-Jay Sanders, chef and owner, A Sanders Thing LLC ""Written with passion and expertise, Katherine's book invites us to join a movement that nourishes both our bodies and our world. A must-read for those who are impatient for change and want a recipe book to help end hunger once and for all.""--Representative Jim McGovern, congressman for the 2nd District of Massachusetts ""In her new book, At the Table: The Chef's Guide to Advocacy, Miller offers tools and tips for chefs and restaurateurs interested in using their innate skills as leaders, storytellers, and celebrities to make substantial policy changes in America's food system."" -- ""Civil Eats"" ""At The Table is not just a call to action; it is a practical guide for anyone who wants to make a difference but may feel overwhelmed or uncertain about where to begin. Katherine Miller provides invaluable advice, examples, and resources, empowering readers with the tools they need to step up, raise their voices, and advocate for positive change. This book is so needed in our country!""--Carla Hall, television host"

"""If the future of our nation (to paraphrase Brillat-Savarin) depends on how we feed ourselves, then the cooks and chefs of America carry a tremendous responsibility. But with Katherine Miller's compelling how-to guide in hand, any aspiring food fighter who feeds the few can learn to feed the many - and together we can feed the world.""--José Andrés, chef and humanitarian ""Welcome to the definitive step-by-step playbook for food actors to become community change makers at any point in their journey. These teachings should be part of every chef's education. As a chef born in communities heavily impacted by the farm bill, fighting for food justice and the health of my family, I wish I had this information earlier in my career.""--Mavis-Jay Sanders, chef and owner, A Sanders Thing LLC ""Written with passion and expertise, Katherine's book invites us to join a movement that nourishes both our bodies and our world. A must-read for those who are impatient for change and want a recipe book to help end hunger once and for all.""--Representative Jim McGovern, congressman for the 2nd District of Massachusetts ""At The Table is not just a call to action; it is a practical guide for anyone who wants to make a difference but may feel overwhelmed or uncertain about where to begin. Katherine Miller provides invaluable advice, examples, and resources, empowering readers with the tools they need to step up, raise their voices, and advocate for positive change. This book is so needed in our country!""--Carla Hall, television host"

""A new book looks at how chefs can leverage their growing cultural influence to help change food and agriculture policy.... Offers insights on advocacy that are applicable far beyond the culinary world.""--Helena Bottemiller Evich ""Food Fix"" ""If the future of our nation (to paraphrase Brillat-Savarin) depends on how we feed ourselves, then the cooks and chefs of America carry a tremendous responsibility. But with Katherine Miller's compelling how-to guide in hand, any aspiring food fighter who feeds the few can learn to feed the many - and together we can feed the world.""--José Andrés, chef and humanitarian ""Welcome to the definitive step-by-step playbook for food actors to become community change makers at any point in their journey. These teachings should be part of every chef's education. As a chef born in communities heavily impacted by the farm bill, fighting for food justice and the health of my family, I wish I had this information earlier in my career.""--Mavis-Jay Sanders, chef and owner, A Sanders Thing LLC ""Written with passion and expertise, Katherine's book invites us to join a movement that nourishes both our bodies and our world. A must-read for those who are impatient for change and want a recipe book to help end hunger once and for all.""--Representative Jim McGovern, congressman for the 2nd District of Massachusetts "" At the Table: The Chef's Guide to Advocacy offers numerous examples of chefs who have found creative ways of using their platforms to raise funds and awareness and influence policy for issues they care about, as well as resources for those who are still figuring out the best way to become advocates.""-- ""Grist"" ""At the Table: The Chef's Guide to Advocacy, Katherine Miller (Founding Executive Director, Chef Action Network; Senior Director Of Food Policy Advocacy; James Beard Foundation) shares the essential techniques for chefs to focus their philanthropic efforts; pinpoint their audience and develop their argument; recruit allies and support action; and maybe most importantly, grab people's attention in a crowded media landscape.""-- ""Eat Drink Think"" ""In her new book, At the Table: The Chef's Guide to Advocacy, Miller offers tools and tips for chefs and restaurateurs interested in using their innate skills as leaders, storytellers, and celebrities to make substantial policy changes in America's food system."" -- ""Civil Eats"" ""At The Table is not just a call to action; it is a practical guide for anyone who wants to make a difference but may feel overwhelmed or uncertain about where to begin. Katherine Miller provides invaluable advice, examples, and resources, empowering readers with the tools they need to step up, raise their voices, and advocate for positive change. This book is so needed in our country!""--Carla Hall, television host

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Called one of the most innovative women in food and beverage by Fortune and Food & Wine magazines, Katherine Miller was the Vice President of Impact at the James Beard Foundation and the founding executive director of the Chef Action Network. She was the first-ever food policy fellow at American University's Sine Institute for Policy and Politics and served as a Distinguished Terker Fellow at George Washington University. She is also an adjunct professor at the Culinary Institute of America. She is a past board member of RAINN, the national sexual assault hotline, and NARAL ProChoice America. She is a member of Les Dames Escoffier and on the board of directors of the New Venture Fund. She lives on the ancestral lands of the Anocostans in Northeast Washington DC with her husband Lou and their kitty Lily.

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