Gabrielle E.W. Carter facts for kids
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Gabrielle E.W. Carter
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| Occupation | Historic preservationist, cook, filmmaker  |
Gabrielle E. W. Carter is a talented artist and a cultural preservationist. This means she helps keep old traditions and stories alive, especially those about food and farming. She is also a co-founder of Tall Grass Food Box and started the Revival Taste Collective.
You might know her from the Netflix documentary series High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. This show first came out on May 26, 2021. Gabrielle was one of the main people featured in it. She was also the focus of a short film called The Seeds We Keep by the Oxford American.
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Gabrielle's Early Life
Gabrielle Carter was born around 1990. She went to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Before she became known for her work with food, Gabrielle worked in fashion and marketing in New York City.
She began helping her friends with their food businesses. She also volunteered with different food charities. She even worked as a line cook while doing research with chef JJ Johnson. They were studying a special type of rice called Oryza glaberrima, which is African rice.
Starting Tall Grass Food Box
In 2018, Gabrielle moved to Apex, North Carolina. She went to live with her great-grandfather on their family farm. Her goal was to record her family's important stories and traditions.
When the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020, Gabrielle, along with her partner Derrick Beasley and friend Gerald Harris, created the Tall Grass Food Box. They wanted to help Black farmers in their community.
How Tall Grass Food Box Works
Tall Grass Food Box uses a model called community-supported agriculture (CSA). This means people can sign up to get fresh food directly from local farmers. It helps farmers sell their produce and gives people access to healthy, local food.
Gabrielle also started a special dinner series called the Revival Taste Collective. She invites guests to her family farm for these dinners. They enjoy delicious foods from local Black farmers. During these events, Gabrielle shares stories about the farmers' traditions and their history with agriculture.
Recognition and Netflix Show
In 2020, Gabrielle Carter was recognized as one of the "12 Under 35: Breakout Talent to Watch" by the Specialty Food Association. This award highlights young, talented people making a big impact in the food world.
In 2021, Gabrielle's work and her family's long history of farming were featured on the Netflix television series High on the Hog. The show explores the rich history of African American cuisine and how it has shaped American food.
