Episode 18: Eden Hagos: Turning Ethiopian Roots into a Voice for Women in Black Food Culture

Written By Arlene Stein

Eden Hagos © Black Foodie

Eden Hagos is a Canadian entrepreneur, food writer, and advocate for Black culinary culture. She founded Black Foodie, a media platform and creative agency that celebrates African, Caribbean, and Southern cuisines through a Black cultural lens. Since its launch in 2015, Black Foodie has grown into a vibrant community that offers recipes, events, and storytelling focused on centering Black voices in the global food conversation.

As the child of Ethiopian immigrants, Eden initially aspired to make her mark in education. However, an uncomfortable dining experience in her early twenties made her question why she wasn’t more openly celebrating her cultural roots through food. That moment became a turning point—and the seed for what would become Black Foodie.

Through this platform, Eden aims to reshape the narrative around Black food culture, challenge stereotypes, and spotlight the richness and diversity of culinary traditions across the African diaspora. She envisions a future where the mainstream fully embraces Black cuisines and Black chefs and food entrepreneurs are given the recognition they deserve.

Join us for a candid conversation about how Black food is imagined, where opportunities lie, and why the vast diversity of these cuisines deserves greater celebration.

You can follow Eden on Instagram here as well as @BlackFoodie and connect with Black Food Culture through her online website.

 
Arlene Stein
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