Most of what passes for “food culture” today is marketing, not nourishment — fake trends, inflated prices, and lifeless meals. Local diners are dying, fast food is overpriced junk, and delivery apps are bleeding everyone dry. But there’s hope: micro-chefs like Chef Janine are bringing back real, healing food. It’s time to wake up — and eat like your health matters.

If you are living in California, prepare for the huge 2023 price increase for restaurant food across the state, and may be soon, across...