WCP51 Democratizing food writing with Ishay Govender-Ypma

Ishay Govender-Ypma is a food and travel journalist and author of “Curry.” This week we discuss the intersection of curry and colonialism: what happens when a food journalist uses the lens of social justice to examine who eats what, how, and why? We also discuss what once seemed like a never-ending assignment, structuring research materials, and making time to enjoy the process of reporting and writing. Ishay on Twitter and Instagram MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE: Open Book SAPOC at the Table on the web and on Instagram Angela Davis bell hooks Rebecca Solnit Gabeba Baderoon Juia Turshen’s Feed the Resistance Soleil Ho Mogau Seshoene’s The Lazy Makoti Why we need to democratize food writing in South Africa Jonathan Gold Slow Food Terra Madre The Great South African Cookbook Karoo Kitchen by Sydda Essop Trust in travel is a two-way street SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW: The best way to catch all the episodes of the Writing Coach Podcast is to subscribe. You’ll be notified every time a new show, including the unnumbered bonus episodes, become available. Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts. To support the Writing Coach Podcast, please write a short review on Apple Podcasts. These reviews help other writers find and listen to the podcast. You can share a takeaway or a-ha moment, recommend a favorite episode, or otherwise let people know why you listen. Click here to review, and select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.” Thanks so much! Click here for full show notes and more info.