Lisa Jervis was the founder and original publisher of indie publication
Bitch magazine (subtitled
Feminist Response to Pop Culture), which began in 1996 in San Francisco and is now a quarterly based in Portland. Jervis currently works at the
Center for Media Justice in Oakland, an excellent vantage point from which to think about eating. Her new book
Cook Food: A Manualfesto for Easy, Healthy, Local Eating demystifies the cooking process for the scared and suggests sustainable recipes for any skill level. Jervis will celebrate the release of the book at the
Green Arcade (1680 Market at Gough) on Friday, July 24, and at
Modern Times (888 Valencia at 20th St.) on August 12. Both events are free and begin at 7 p.m.