Maui: The Meaning of Food--What it Means to be an Eater in the 21st Century

An exploration of the social and cultural role of food through evolution, and the implications of the over-abundance of food choices on society, culture, and individual health and happiness. Within this context, we discuss how veganism represents the future of food as it presents a powerful opportunity for people to impact their own health, the environment, and the lives of others on this planet.

An entrepreneur for 30+ years in the oof world as a bestselling author, chef and creator of delicious, decadent, and healthful plant-based food, Miyoko Schinner's achievements have included a restaurant and natural food company that distributed products nationwide and supplied cookies and pastries to United Airlines, and five cookbooks, including the best-selling Artisan Vegan Cheese and the just-published The Homemade Vegan Pantry--the Art of Making Your Own Staples. In 2014, she launched an artisan vegan cheese company, Miyoko's Kitchen, which produces gourmet flavors of handcrafted cheeses made from nuts. She also co-hosts the national cooking show Vegan Mashup.