Wombyn Studies: JoVonna Johnson, Planting Sacred Spaces and the Future of Our Food

Join SistahGoddess Camara and her special guest, JoVonna Johnson as they discuss her work as the co-founder of Maitu Foods, her new circle on Wombyn Studies called Planting Sacred Spaces, and the future of our food. JoVonna shares: In early 2000, influenced by the progressing movement towards vegan/vegetarian eating, I begin to find my own footing in this journey. As a result of becoming a vegetarian my approach to cooking evolved. As much as it was about the taste, and flavor and creative aspects of food, now I was pushing towards making sure that each meal was nutritionally substantial and sufficient. I have been influenced by my encounters with different styles, peoples and cultures to continue to bring what I have to offer as a cook to a higher level. One influential event was a trip to Kenya. In that trip, the seed of international cuisine and the idea for my food service endeavor Maitu Foods was planted. Beginning in the Fall of 2008, Maitu Foods set out to provide wholesome and nutritious vegan meals to families and private schools in the Atlanta area, particularly the West End and Cascade areas. Armed with the premise of healthy foods for growing bodies and minds, and a wide array of vegan/ vegetarian meals from different cultures, we set out to make our contribution to the growing health movements taking off in urban areas across the U.S. We will take your questions and comments on the phone and via our chat room!