Edible Identities was presented as part of the Gramounce Queer Food Residency in 2025, where I adapted one of my flagship workshops through the lens of queer identity. The workshop invited participants to explore and express their identities through the language of food, combining reflection, creativity, and connection.

The session began with a grounding body-scan meditation to help participants arrive fully in the space, followed by an introduction exploring the role of food in identity, drawing on Bryant Terry’s Black Food (Black Queer Food chapter). Participants then engaged in group exercises, including creating an imaginary dish using queer “ingredients” such as grief, longing, and tenderness, reflecting on their symbolism. Sensory exploration activities and a shared lunch further deepened engagement.

Attendees were guided to craft personalised spice blends and marinades, and to design recipe cards and boxes, creating tangible artefacts that tell stories of selfhood, resilience, memory, and joy. Each participant left with their recipe box, designed to be shared with chosen family or loved ones through communal cooking. Edible Identities positioned culinary practice as a medium for queer expression, resistance, and community-making, celebrating individuality while fostering collective connection.