Abra Berens is a Michigan chef, author, and former farmer.
Through every recipe written and meal served, she aims to tighten the connection between eaters and growers. Shebelieves we can invest in a stronger, more equitable food system for everyone, from producers to grocers to consumers. Her cookbook “Ruffage: A Practice Guide to Vegetables” was a 2019 Michigan Notable Book winner and James Beard Award nominee. Her newest book is “Pulp:APractical Guide to Cooking with Fruit.” Her dinners at Granor Farm in Three Oaks, Michigan,made her a James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Chef: Great Lakes