Charity Morgan
American plant-based chef From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chef Charity Morgan is an American plant-based chef, cookbook author, and television host. She is the wife of former NFL Linebacker Derrick Morgan, appeared with him in the 2018 plant-based diet documentary, The Game Changers, and is the host of Unbelievably Vegan with Chef Charity on Max.
Charity Morgan | |
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| Occupation | Plant-based chef, cookbook author, television host |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts (Pasadena, California branch) |
| Genre | Cookbook and Television |
| Notable works | Unbelievably Vegan: 100+ Life-Changing, Plant-Based Recipes: A Cookbook (2022) Unbelievably Vegan with Chef Charity (2024) |
| Spouse | Derrick Morgan |
| Website | |
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Early life and education
Morgan grew up on a farm near Sacramento, California.[1][2] Her culinary interests began as a child, when she was influenced by the dishes from her "mother's Puerto Rican heritage," and Creole dishes made by her paternal grandmother.[1][2] Her mother's cooking was also influenced by friends from the Philippines, Mexico, and India.[1] In addition, her eventual shift away from animal products was partially the result of watching animals killed for food on her family's farm.[1]
She is a graduate of the Pasadena, California branch of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts.[1]
Career
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Perspective
After an externship through Le Cordon Bleu with a "very high-end restaurant off Melrose," in Los Angeles, Morgan worked as a chef for a few restaurants and catering companies, before becoming a private chef for people who can't cook.[1]
Although Morgan and her husband former NFL Linebacker Derrick Morgan tried going plant-based in 2015, they did not succeed.[1] A few years later in 2017, Derrick tried again after meeting with a nutritionist in order to improve his athletic performance. However, as he didn't like the food that was part of that program, Charity decided to become a plant-based chef in order to prepare his meals.[1] After helping Derrick transition to a fully plant-based diet, Charity then convinced several other Tennessee Titans into making the change as well.[3][2][1] Morgan describes her plant-based approach as "Plegan," which helped her move beyond traditional definitions of Veganism.[1]
In 2023, Tasting Table said that Morgan is one of the "21 Plant-Based Chefs You Need To Know,"[4] and VegNews listed her as one of the "37 Creative Chefs Crafting the Future of Vegan Food."[5] In 2024, VegNews called Morgan one of the "17 Black Vegan Chefs Redefining Plant-Based Food and Community." [6]
Book
Esquire called her first cookbook, Unbelievably Vegan: 100+ Life-Changing, Plant-Based Recipes: A Cookbook one of the "15 Best Cookbooks of 2022,"[7] Forbes named it one of the "13 Of The Best Cookbooks To Keep You Inspired In The Kitchen" in 2022,[8] Runner's World listed it as one of the "6 Best Vegan Cookbooks to Get More Plants in Your Diet" in 2022,[9] Food Network included it as one of the "10 Best New Vegan Cookbooks" for 2023,[10] and Food & Wine said it is one of the "18 Best Vegan Cookbooks for Every Type of Meal" in 2023.[11] VegNews listed Unbelievably Vegan as one of the "Top 100 Vegan Cookbooks of All Time" in 2024. [12]
- Unbelievably Vegan: 100+ Life-Changing, Plant-Based Recipes: A Cookbook. Clarkson Potter, 2022. ISBN 978-0593232989.[1]
Media
Charity appeared with her husband Derrick in the 2018 documentary The Game Changers, which is about plant-based athletes.[2][1] Beginning in 2024, Morgan began hosting the food cooking show, Unbelievably Vegan with Chef Charity on Max.[13][14]
Personal life
Morgan lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband Derrick Morgan and their children.[2]
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