Chef/Activist
Born an Indigenous Andean in Venezuela, Chef Andrea Murdoch was adopted and grew up in rural Ohio, where she lived in between cultures. After surviving a difficult marriage that left her with PTSD, she explored her Indigenous culture, finding healing in learning about and cooking healthy Indigenous foods.
Combining her Indigenous identity with her training from the legendary Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, Chef Andrea is dedicated to uplifting delicious, healthy and sustainable food as a way of celebrating life and honoring Pachamama. Not only does she source her ingredients locally and Indigenously, she grows and forages for food whenever possible.
July 10, 2023
55: Part II Food Talk Show with TEDxMileHigh Chef Andrea Murdoch
In part II of this episode, we delve into the personal and culinary journey of chef Andrea Murdoch, who discovered a stronger connection to her indigenous heritage, leading to becoming an indigenous chef. Here are the highlig...
July 10, 2023
54: Part I Food Talk Show with TEDxMileHigh Chef Andrea Murdoch
In part I of this Clubhouse episode, Chef Andrea Murdoch shares her early food memories from El Salvador and Guatemala, where she discovered the incredible flavors and freshness of ingredients. She recalls the joy of picking ...