Ten visionary female chefs have achieved the coveted Michelin restaurant star.

Sara Bigelow first became a butcher about two years ago, but her story is far from stereotypical. Women have long fought discrimination in professiona...

During this process I was sure I was being gender-sensitive, trying to focus public attention to issues that the media too often overlooks, and that the food business is frequently too busy and unconcerned to tackle. Little did I know what I was getting into!

I know a few girls who enjoy cooking, and even more who like to bake. But there is also a subset who can't even boast the grill skills some regular guys have in spades. I know these girls well, because I used to be one.