Lucy Ridge is a Canberra-based freelance writer and qualified chef with a passion for sustainability. She loves discovering more about the world through travel and making meaningful connections with people, preferably over a plate of food. Lucy has worked as a chef for over ten years, promoting local, seasonal cooking and bringing her enthusiasm for vegetables to every menu she writes. Lucy writes with a focus on food, travel, environmental issues and the hospitality industry as well as personal essays and long-form non-fiction.
The challenges of 2020 have caused many people to re-examine their lifestyles, community connections and…