The woman owned business we want to uplift today is @chicomecoatlien “Chicomecóatl (chee cōh méh qúat) is the ancient Aztec goddess of corn (maíz) & sustainability; a fitting tribute to Maricela Vega's forebearers, maíz farmers from Guanajuato, Mexico. Chicomecóatl provides people with nutritious food, proudly partnering with local, organic farms such as @buckeyecreekfarmga, @growwhereyouare, @mayflorfarms, and @menas_farm .These fresh ingredients help Chicomecóatl create modern Mexican food while honoring the rich and diverse heritage of food from Mexico.” Chef Maricela Vega partners with athenaswarehouse to provide a free educational workshop twice a year which is culturally relevant, highlights sustainability as a lifestyle, and reminds our girls where their food comes from. ⠀ Chef Mari, was the 1st person this year’s participants heard say the words “farm to table” or “decolonizing our food.” School nutrition doesn’t have the capacity to cover these topics so Chef Mari brings in fresh locally grown food and demonstrates simple recipes inspired by Mexican traditions. We love ya @marsdemari ! Thank you so much for giving us your time and expertise for over 2 years! You embody resilience as you work tirelessly to provide clean food, fun, and youth accessible frameworks for practical sustainability. Your dedication to decolonizing Atlanta cuisine is phenomenal and we’re excited to be on this journey with you. ⠀ ⠀ Be on the lookout for a special digital event or collaboration with Chef Mari! (Maybe Chef Mari will tell us where she personally gets her groceries, or film a special short just for AW supporters, so stay tuned.) Follow the link in chicomecoatlien bio to read about the “Each One, Feed One” initiative, a collaboration with Living Walls & Freedom University. #awresiliency #resilience #aw2020 #supportyourlocalfoodsystems #tamalbaes