from Stephanie Gravalese
Email: [email protected]
Hi! I’m stephanie
Hey there! I write about food and drink culture, and I’m the one behind the mic at the Food Stories Told podcast. I live between western Massachusetts and upstate New York, where I get a lot of my inspiration from. My big belief? If we spend more time cooking, gardening, and being out in nature, we’ll be better off for it.
Some of What to I do…
journalist
I pen articles for major outlets like Eating Well, Food & Wine, The Guardian, and am currently a contributor to Forbes. My writing digs deep into the future of dining, sustainable sourcing, and the decentralized narratives of food culture.
Photographer
With each photo, I aim to capture the essence of ingredients and dishes in their most authentic forms. My photography and food styling is not just about what food looks like, but what it represents in the moment it is enjoyed.
Storyteller
Through my podcast, Food Stories Told, I share the stories behind the food. This involves engaging conversations with the diverse hands that feed us, exploring the cultural, economic, and environmental footprints of foodways.
Content Creator
On Slow Living Kitchen and social media, I create content that encourages others to connect with their food. From practical gardening tips to deep dives into foraging and cooking, I create multimedia content that educates and inspires.
Advocate for Food Equity
I strive to highlight issues of worker equity in the food industry. I believe that understanding where our food comes from involves recognizing and advocating for those who produce and prepare our meals.
Powerful reach
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Clear future
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Published Work
Curious where you can find my writing? Here are a few spots:
- Forbes (I talk a lot about food & dining here)
- Food & Wine
- The Guardian
- EatingWell
Check out my full portfolio on Muck Rack to see more.
four elements to a good food story…
01. Connection
a good food story forges a deep connection with the audience through shared memories, tastes, and cultural significance.
02. Sensory Details
Effective food storytelling employs vivid sensory details to make the audience feel like they are experiencing the dish’s flavors firsthand.
03. Emotion
Food stories evoke powerful emotions and memories, making them resonate deeply and creating a personal connection with the audience.
04. Cultural Context
A rich and engaging food story often includes the dish’s historical and cultural contexts, enhancing the narrative with depth and tradition.
Current Projects
