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Charity Morgan
OccupationPlant-based chef, cookbook author, television host
NationalityAmerican
EducationLe Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts (Pasadena, California branch)
GenreCookbook and Television
Notable worksUnbelievably Vegan: 100+ Life-Changing, Plant-Based Recipes: A Cookbook (2022)
Unbelievably Vegan with Chef Charity (2024)
SpouseDerrick Morgan
Website
charitymorgan.com

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.

Early life and education

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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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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

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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

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Charity appeared with her husband Derrick in the 2018 documentary The Game Changers, which is about plant-based athletes.[2][1] In August 2024, Morgan began to host the television series, Unbelievably Vegan with Chef Charity on Max. [13]

Personal life

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Morgan lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband Derrick Morgan and their children.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Gerrard, Gene (2023-01-23). "Charity Morgan Compares Plegan And Vegan While Getting Cheesy With Treeline - Exclusive Interview". mashed.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Charity Morgan, Author of Unbelievably Vegan". Atlanta History Center. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  3. ^ Wolfe, Cameron (December 2, 2017). "Derrick Morgan and his chef wife inspired vegan movement on Titans". ESPN. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  4. ^ Kot, Anna (2023-06-02). "21 Plant-Based Chefs You Need To Know". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  5. ^ Pointing, Charlotte (July 27, 2023). "37 Creative Chefs Crafting the Future of Vegan Food". VegNews. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Flink, Tanya (February 19, 2024). "17 Black Vegan Chefs Redefining Plant-Based Food and Community". VegNews. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Li, Maverick (2022-02-18). "The 15 Best Cookbooks of 2022 Will Have You Cheffing It Up In No Time". Esquire. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  8. ^ Calhoun, Molly (2022-01-24). "13 Of The Best Cookbooks To Keep You Inspired In The Kitchen". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  9. ^ Hondorp, Gabrielle (2022-11-07). "The 6 Best Vegan Cookbooks to Get More Plants in Your Diet". Runner's World. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  10. ^ Khoury-Hanold, Layla (2023-01-03). "10 Best New Vegan Cookbooks". Food Network. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  11. ^ Makhijani, Pooja (2023-11-02). "The 18 Best Vegan Cookbooks for Every Type of Meal". Food & Wine. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  12. ^ Pointing, Charlotte (January 10, 2024). "The Top 100 Vegan Cookbooks of All Time". VegNews. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  13. ^ Cardinal, Grace (August 22, 2024). "Chef Charity Morgan Talks Working For Miley Cyrus, Dealing With Difficult Cooks, And Her Delicious New Show 'Unbelievably Vegan'". Decider. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
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