Fed Up, 9781923451063
Paperback
One chef’s journey to find ethical food, led by women.

Fed Up

A Chef's Adventures in Food, Farming and Feminism

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  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    1 March 2026

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Summary

Disillusioned chef and sustainable food advocate Lucy Ridge is sick of the barked orders, the long hours, the inappropriate comments in a male-dominated hospitality environment. It’s ruining her love for cooking. So she decides to go searching for a more meaningful relationship with food. Taking inspiration from her first female mentor in the kitchen, she seeks out other women working in food and farming across the country to teach her how to grow, make, harvest and live a different kind of l…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781923451063
ISBN-10:1923451065
Author:Lucy Ridge
Publisher:Monash University Publishing
Imprint:Monash University Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:1 March 2026
Weight:406g
Dimensions:30mm x 233mm x 154mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘The reader will come away with new understanding of process and respect for these farmers and growers who demonstrate care for country at the same time as following their passions.’ Stephanie Alexander, cook, restauranteur and food writer

About The Author

Lucy Ridge

Lucy Ridge is a food writer, former chef and passionate food sustainability advocate living on Ngunnawal/Ngambri country. She has been published widely, including in The Guardian. This is her debut book.

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