Emily Frisan

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  • Episode 5

    Cultivating Cities: Gastrodevelopment, food, and heritage in Tucson, Arizona Join me for the fifth episode in “Food for Thought”! Food systems play a pivotal role in shaping cities, particularly within… Read more

  • Episode 4

    Hunger Exists in Every Zip Code Join me for the fourth episode in “Food for Thought” for an enlightening conversation with Jake Erlich, a dedicated advocate at the Capital Area… Read more

  • Episode Three

    You Pay for Everything: Navigating the Culinary Landscape In this third episode, I delve into the critical issue of food waste, loss, and their impact in the United States. Join… Read more

  • Episode Two

    Join Emily Frisan in a deep dive into the complexities of food insecurity in the US. This episode unpacks the definition, causes, and impacts of food insecurity, featuring insights from… Read more

  • The Introduction | Food for Thought

    Welcome to the first episode of Food for Thought, the podcast exploring the intersections of food, society, and justice. This podcast is for anyone who cares about what they eat,… Read more

  • Food Insecurity: What It Means, How It’s Measured, and Why It Matters

    This blog post builds the foundation for a series of podcast episodes, Food for Thought, exploring challenges and solutions for achieving equitable, environmental, and economic food security in the United… Read more

  • Dinner Diaries: Roasted Poultry

    Hello and Happy New Year, everyone! It’s incredible that it’s already the start of 2023. As the year progresses, I hope to increase my creativity, cooking techniques, skills, and learn… Read more

  • Agroecology toward a more just food system

    Urban communities often face food and space insecurities with a lack of access to fresh produce to create wholesome lifestyles. The modern agricultural revolution has turned toward regenerative agriculture with… Read more

  • Fresh Food in Washington D.C.

    After my move from California, I immediately missed my weekly routine going to farmer’s markets in my area. Coming into my graduate program, I am extremely excited to be learning… Read more

  • Grocery shopping for feelings and food waste

    List on Spotify! Be sure to give the episode a listen for all my best secrets! How I grocery shop Before I leave: My must-haves: Vegetables and Fruit Meat Dairy… Read more

Welcome to my blog!

I’m Emily, a results-oriented masters student who finds satisfaction in understanding the human-environment relationships between food systems, urban development, and society, while practicing science communication. My professional research delves into food insecurity and the equity of health that resulted in research projects ranging from socioeconomic inequalities of farmers market and the depletion of indigenous foodways. 

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