For National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Gloria Oladipo explores the difficulties of receiving treatment as a Black woman and the ways in which the tr...
Give people of color space to care for themselves, deal with the hurdles life provides, and to generally live their goddamn lives compared to exerting the const...
In this three-part series, we are showcasing Black-owned urban farms in all their glory from three different regions of the U.S.
When you think of a farmer, do...
In this three-part series, we will showcase Black-owned urban farms in all their glory from three different regions of the U.S.
With Amazon lowering prices at ...
As I watch my husband not-even-consciously opt out of this obsessive bullshit, I can’t help but sit back in awe and wonder how I can get some of that for myself...
You have the right to exist in your body, no matter your size or shape or heath status. You have the right to eat whatever the fuck you want.
Dear Virgie,
I...
Many WeAreMitu articles reek of pandering to “harmlessly curious” white people and others who know nothing about Latinx culture.
It’s not hard to understand wh...
December 24 marks the beginning of Hanukkah this year. From then until January 1, Jews and their friends everywhere will be celebrating The Festival of Lights -...
Thanksgiving means a lot of things for a lot of different people. Despite its deeply problematic origins, for some it can be a time when family (be they cho...
Whether you’re hosting or attending a holiday party this year, one thing is certain: someone at the gathering is bound to have a dietary restriction. People are...
Dear Virgie,
I am a new fat activist, and have been exploring the world of selfies for the first time. The other day I got into an argument with my fat f...
The ubiquitous acai bowl is just comidas to Latinx folks.
You say "superfood," we say "comida."
Growing up, my home and life was filled with incredible smell...
All photos by Natasha Sisodiya.
by Natasha Sisodiya
Creamy Spiced Ground Lamb with Potatoes & Peas (Keema)
This week I’m sharing one of our favorite ...
Soyrizo nachos by Janet Hudson. Creative Commons license.
by Jetta Rae Robertson
I’m an omnivore; my two closest friends in Oakland are vegan. It sounds ...
via quickmeme.com
When people find out I don’t eat gluten, they often react with eye rolls and aggressive, skeptical questions. Isn’t being gluten-free just...
Eggy kimchi rice with candied bacon. All photos by Natasha Sisodiya.
This week I am going to share my recipe for kimchi fried rice with you!
In my versio...
Photo by Sandra Balboa. Creative Commons license.
I discovered in 2007 that I have celiac disease -- a totally different era in terms of public awareness ab...
After Kelis released songs like "Milkshake," she wrote a cookbook.
by Jetta Rae DoubleCakes
“You’re writing an album about food?”
When I tell people w...
All photos by Natasha Sisodiya.
by Natasha Sisodiya
Ever since I went gluten free after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, the majority of my ...
