Food Journeys: Stories from the Heart

Food Journeys is a powerful collection of essays, stories, and recipes that explores grief, rage, solidarity, and joy through the lens of food. Edited by feminist anthropologist Dolly Kikon and peace researcher Joel Rodrigues, the book features voices of poets, artists, activists, and researchers reflecting on food as a source of strength amidst Northeast India’s history of militarization.

From the tea gardens of Assam to the kitchens of Nagaland and paddy fields in Bangladesh, these journeys highlight how food connects deeply to identity, politics, and community. Bold and feminist, Food Journeys invites readers to see eating as both a personal and political act.