Suzanne Barr Instagram Twitter Website Title: Contributing WriterLocation: Fort Lauderdale, FloridaEducation: Certification in Culinary Arts, GastronomicomCertification in Culinary Arts, Natural Gourmet InstituteExpertise: Cooking, self-care, whole foods- Recipient of Restaurants Canada award for Social Advocate of the Year- Board member of Food Share, member of Chefs' ManifestoExperienceChef Suzanne Barr is known for her flair for fresh comfort food and her passion for local community, food security and advocacy. Her career as a chef, author, social activist and culinary mentor is inspired by both her parents, two novice chefs who instilled a lifelong passion for the role that food plays in nourishing the body and soul. Chef Suzanne's expansive culinary career includes her role as the inaugural chef-in-residence at the Gladstone House in Toronto, Canada; owner of Saturday Dinette; and head chef and owner of True True Diner, a diner that paid homage to the sites of many civil rights sit-ins.Suzanne is a relentless advocate for food security, marginalized communities, mental health, pay equity, nutrition literacy and food sustainability. Her truest form of self-expression is empowering and mentoring other women chefs. Suzanne's book, My Ackee Tree: A Chef's Memoir of Finding Home in the Kitchen, takes readers on a personal journey of food, family, self-discovery and motherhood that leads Suzanne home—in the kitchen, closer to her Jamaican heritage. Suzanne's food philosophy is simple: to create nutritious, flavorful and comforting foods made with local, accessible ingredients. About EatingWell EatingWell, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn more about us and our editorial process.