Welcome to Suzanne Barr Food
delicious, nourishing food and social advocacy.
Led By Award-Winning Chef, Author, Restauranteur, Social Advocate: Suzanne Barr
Our Global Fam is a celebration of food, culture, and community connections, rooted in a commitment to preserving recipes, spices, and diverse culinary traditions
our journey transcends traditional boundaries, offering editorial content, In person and Online events, public speaking, workshops, brand partnerships, and more.
Join us at our table to decolonize food practices, promote food justice, and create safe, inclusive spaces for all voices.
Let’s start a culinary revolution grounded in love, joy, and shared passion.
My Ackee Tree
Suzanne Barr’s debut food memoir, My Ackee Tree, is about food, family, and the recipes that brought one woman home when she needed it the most.
Suzanne Barr’s journey to become a chef started when she was 30. My Ackee Tree tells the story of a woman who is always on the move, always seeking; who battles the stereotypes of being a Black female cook to become a culinary star in an industry beset by dated practices and landlords with too much power. From the Ackee tree in front of her childhood home, through New York City, Atlanta, Hawaii, the Hamptons, and France, Suzanne takes us on her unpredictable journey, and at every turn, she finds light and comfort in the kitchen. Told in a voice as fresh and honest as her cooking, My Ackee Tree is a celebration of creativity, soul searching, and motherhood that asks, “How can I keep the things I love?”
To purchase your copy of My Ackee Tree, please visit your local bookstore.