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Makini Howell

MAKINI HOWELL is a lifelong vegan who believes that what is good for the individual will be good for the planet. Makini is passionate about creating a beautiful and stylish dining experience for vegans, foodies, and omnivores in her restaurant group, Plum Restaurants, as well as a small-batch line of Makini’s Kitchen brand tofus. In 2015, she was Stevie Wonder’s personal chef during his yearlong tour and was named one of “16 Black Chefs Changing Food in America” by the New York Times. She focuses on organically grown seasonal vegetables, non-GMO soy, and organic and local fruits and herbs from family-owned farms, in flavorful combinations that are both familiar and surprising.

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: March

Spring is on its way, and it’s time to renew and refresh! Take advantage of the warmer weather and go birding with Sibley Backyard Birding Flashcards. Use A Year in the Edible Garden to make delicious meals in tandem with the seasons, and teach children what they can grow in their own backyard with My

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