Edna Lewis #4922

Description

The Edna Lewis stamp issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) is a tribute to the life and work of African American chef, author, and civil rights activist, Edna Lewis. Lewis was a pioneer of Southern cuisine and an advocate for preserving traditional foodways and agricultural practices. Her cookbooks, which feature her unique style of Southern cooking, are still beloved today.

The stamp features a portrait of Lewis holding a basket of fresh vegetables and a background of a farm landscape that reflects her lifelong commitment to seasonal, local, and sustainable cooking. The stamp was issued by the USPS in 2014 as part of the Celebrity Chefs series of Forever stamps.

Lewis was a renowned chef and author who inspired a generation of cooks with her unique approach to cooking. She was a vocal advocate for preserving traditional foodways and agricultural practices, and her cookbooks continue to teach us about the importance of supporting local farmers and producers. The Edna Lewis stamp is a fitting tribute to her contributions to the culinary world, and her legacy lives on in the many chefs and home cooks who continue to be inspired by her work.