MICHELLE REIMER

by danikka | Sep 25, 2023

Born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, I grew up with a lot of exposure to the food and agriculture industry. Produce stands on the side of farm fields and food manufacturing facilities surrounding many drives around town, I was always interested in how food was...

JENNIFER GOZA, Ph.D.

by danikka | Feb 14, 2023

Food has a unique ability to unify communities and cultures. Growing up in a multicultural household, food brought my family and friends from different languages and backgrounds together—my first non-English words were all names of my favorite foods! My desire to...

PETE BRENNAN

by danikka | Dec 13, 2022

Good ideas come from everywhere! And, the really good stuff appears when a mix of fine grit, some elbow grease, and a little polish is applied. When I’m not thinking about the future of food or out on a soccer field or cross-country trail cheering on our daughters...

LUKE TATTI

by danikka | Oct 3, 2022

Growing up, I was blessed to be raised in a family that valued healthy cooking. Of course, growing up I may not value it as much as I do today. With an upbringing in cooking with and for others, becoming a chef was an easy choice. After going to culinary school and...

JARED GINN

by danikka | Jul 5, 2022

Every Friday night, my whole family including cousins, uncles, and aunties gathered at my PoPo’s (grandma) house to eat homemade Cantonese soups and dishes she spent the whole day making. After dinner, we would watch TGIF or a movie, laughing and eating sliced...