Nene Mahlangu South African, b. 1992

In the tapestry of human history, the relationship between women and food has been woven with threads of controversy, temptation, and societal expectations. From the mythical exile of Eve to the modern pressure on women to make the kitchen their second home, the intersection of femininity and culinary endeavours is a canvas upon which society projects its desires, fears, and biases. However, the story of Eve is just one chapter in the complex relationship between women, food, and religious narratives. Across various cultures and belief systems, women have been intricately...