131: Getting to the Heart of the Matter

In this special 2-part episode to kick off American Heart Month and Black History Month, Tracy is chatting with Valda Ford, a Registered Nurse and Public Health expert and Chef Author Jennifer Hill Booker. In the first 30 minutes, Tracy and Valda are going to talk about how and why she works tirelessly to find answers to complex questions if it will enable some person or some group to have a better experience - especially one that enhances their quality of life or access to care. Plus, how she changed a health scare with food. Then Jennifer and Tracy will talk about her being a culinary educator who believes that "food should taste like food" and the importance of cooking and eating seasonally. Plus, we'll get the low-down on her being one of three female chefs for Windstar Cruises 2022 James Beard Foundation-affiliated guest chef culinary cruise series. Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com