May
2012
Amy Cao / Head of Social Media & Community / Foodspotting
Photo by Chris Connolly
Amy’s story is a delightful mix of serendipity and smarts. We first met her at a small gathering for women entrepreneurs in New York City, and her sparkling eyes belied her sense of humor and social media energy. In addition to keeping up with her own blog and video creations, she works for Foodspotting, where that infectious energy is just part of doing her job.
Apr
2012
Andrea Beaman / Natural Foods Advocate / Chef / Holistic Health Coach
After you meet Andrea, it’s hard not to walk away brimming with enthusiasm – hers is infectious. One of the most inspiring things about her story is the concrete way in which she found proof that good food can change your life. Lucky for us all, Andrea has found numerous ways to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with others – you can browse some of them at www.AndreaBeaman.com.
Apr
2012
Nathan Winters / Owner / Relly Bub Farm
Okay, okay, so we have another young urban professional turned farmer story for you. We couldn’t help ourselves. It’s not our goal to beat a dead horse, as the saying goes. But if the proof is truly in the pudding (as they also say!) then we feel it’s our duty to feed you lots of pudding. Which is where Nathan comes in so obligingly. We dare you not to be inspired by his work at Relly Bub Farm, even if farming is not your goal and never has been.
Mar
2012
Mira Zaki / Owner / Mira Zaki Photography
As a food photographer, Mira holds one of the many good food job titles that we find ourselves envious of, time after time. Food is such a sensational topic that it’s hard not to want to capture it from as many angles as possible, beyond how it tastes and whose company you enjoyed during the meal. But for Mira, food is about all of those things, and she pours her passion into every last detail of her photos, as you can see.
Feb
2012
Chris Durso / Creator & Main Contributor / Foodiggity.com
There are a lot of negative issues that can come up around the topics of food and the environment, but we do our best to maintain an optimistic outlook, especially in the context of paving your career path. A sense of humor is a key factor in maintaining that optimism, and we are big fans of the way that Chris has put his good humor to work. If you haven’t already been perusing Foodiggity with a smile on your face, go there when you feel that food (and life) is taking itself a little too seriously.
Feb
2012
Wendel Davis / Co-Founder & CEO / Kitchensurfing
Jan
2012
Stephanie Fields / Account Executive / Coaction Public Relations
We first met Steph when she was managing the kitchen at Astor Center in NYC. After two years apart, a mere acquaintance – rekindled through email correspondence via the Good Food Jobs newsletter – has turned into a long-term friend and food colleague. It just goes to show you that even seemingly random introductions can have a profound impact down the road. We’re endlessly inspired by Steph’s ability to think creatively and turn her love of food into a full-time gig outside of the kitchen, using her know-how and experience to represent fine cookware brands such as Le Creuset, Edgeware, and Peugeot.
Dec
2011
Tamar Adler / Author & Cook
Dec
2011
Christine Han & Hana Choi / Creators / Pantry Confidential
Two friends with different career paths and a shared passion for food put their heads together and start a website to share that passion with others. It sounds familiar in the best way. But take note, multi-taskers: these women are doing a lot more than running Pantry Confidential in their ’spare’ time. Christine waits tables at a local restaurant, in between sharing her latest behind-the-camera work with the rest of the world, and Hana spends her nights immersed in culinary school and dishing on her blog.
Nov
2011
Jack Inslee / Executive Producer / Heritage Radio Network
If you’ve been lucky enough to devour a pizza pie fresh from the brick oven at Roberta’s in Bushwick, Brooklyn, you might have lifted your eyes from the charred crust long enough to spy the sound studio that provides a backdrop to one section of the dining room. When it comes to food radio, particularly in the context of a now legendary eatery, it’s a shame you can’t taste what you’re listening to. We could go on about how excellent the concept of Roberta’s is, and the fact that it makes a home for such an engaging radio show, but we don’t want to delay your introduction to Jack for another moment – he just has too many good things to say, in his own words.
ABOUT THE GASTROGNOMES
gas•tron•o•my ( ga-stron-uh-mee ) (n.) the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.gnome ( nohm ) (n.) (in folklore) one of a species of miniature beings that inhabit the interior of the earth and act as guardians of its treasure.
gas•tro•gnome a jovial individual whose main purpose on earth is to connect people who derive pleasure from good food.
the gastrognomes is a blog for food lovers who want to put their passions to work. We profile the most interesting, engaging, and unlikely food professionals that we find, and we publish them here to inspire you.
Good Food Jobs is a gastro-job search tool, designed to link people looking for meaningful food work with the businesses that need their energy, enthusiasm, and intellect. We’ll post opportunities with farmers and food artisans, policy makers and purveyors, retailers and restaurateurs, economists, ecologists, and more. Good Food Jobs will launch this summer.
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