Alisa Smith
2 books
About the Author
Alisa Smith is an award-winning Canadian author and journalist whose work explores the intersections of food, environment, and personal narrative. Best known for co-authoring 'The 100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating' with J.B. MacKinnon, she chronicles her journey to source all meals from within a 100-mile radius, sparking a global movement toward sustainable, locavore living. Smith's writing draws from her experiences as a former editor at Vancouver's alternative weekly, The Georgia Straight, and her passion for ethical consumption. Her essays and articles have appeared in publications like The Walrus and CBC Radio, blending memoir with investigative reporting to advocate for mindful eating and ecological awareness. A resident of British Columbia, she continues to inspire readers to rethink their relationship with food and the planet.
Common genres
Writing style
engaging
reflective
advocacy-driven
