LDEI Culinary Legends: Dame Grace Young
In conversation with Dame Bonnie Benwick
Monday, May 12th | 12PM ET | Online via Zoom
We are excited to launch our Culinary Legends Live Online series with Dame Grace Young—acclaimed author, passionate activist, and proud member of the New York Chapter..
Grace’s remarkable journey in the world of food is one of heart, heritage, and unwavering advocacy. From honoring Chinese culinary traditions to championing social change, her voice has inspired countless chefs, writers, and food lovers around the globe.
In this exclusive one-hour conversation led by journalist Dame Bonnie Benwick, Grace will reflect on the mentors who shaped her path, the stories behind her award-winning work, and the courage it takes to use your platform for purpose.
Don’t miss this intimate and inspiring discussion. Register now and be part of the conversation!
Grace Young’s career has been shaped by chance, passion, and chutzpah. She grew up with a deep appreciation for her family’s traditional Cantonese cooking. As a young girl, she loved watching Julia Child on television and credits her for launching her food career. By her teens, Grace was interning with a food stylist and recipe developer, and in her early twenties, she became Test Kitchen Director for Time Life Books, contributing to over 40 cookbooks. Her award-winning cookbooks celebrate and preserve Chinese culinary traditions, especially wok cookery. Since the pandemic, she has focused her energies on protecting America’s Chinatowns. Photo by Zabrina Deng
Bonnie Benwick worked as a journalist in the Delaware, Maryland Virginia region for four decades, much of it spent at The Washington Post, before retiring in 2019. During her 15-year Food-Section tenure, she wrote the “Dinner in Minutes” column and established its test kitchen. She edited The Washington Post Cookbook: Readers’ Favorite Recipes (2013). As a freelance editor and recipe tester, she is involved in cookbook production and teaches classes. She serves as culinary adviser for the nonprofit Real Food for Kids; as honorary chair of the nonprofit Tzedek DC's Eat Well Do Justice chefs' competition; and co-chairs her synagogue’s monthly cooking project.
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