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The hot comb was an invention developed in France as a way for women with coarse curly hair to achieve a fine straight look traditionally modeled by historical Egyptian women. [44] However, it was Annie Malone who first patented this tool, while her protégé and former worker, Madam C. J. Walker, widened the teeth. [45]
Women inventors have been historically rare in some geographic regions. For example, in the UK, only 33 of 4090 patents (less than 1%) issued between 1617 and 1816 named a female inventor. [1] In the US, in 1954, only 1.5% of patents named a woman, compared with 10.9% in 2002. [1]
Madeline M. Turner was an American inventor.She invented Turner's Fruit-Press, which paved the way for further development of the fruit press.She was granted U.S. patent 1,180,959 on April 25, 1916 and exhibited her invention at the Panama–California Exposition.
Some of the most incredible inventors, writers, politicians, & activists have been women. From Ida B. Wells to Sally Ride, here are women who changed the world. 22 Famous Women in History You Need ...
Hats off to these women, whose commitment to fostering community and conversation through food is extraordinary and, well, truly worthy of a chef’s kiss. ... The world-famous Texas BBQ pitmaster ...
With environmentally sound practices and healthy eating initiatives, the world of food is continually transitioning. Women have played a particularly large role in these changes throughout history ...
Beatrice Ojakangas (née Luoma; born 1934 [1]) is an American cookbook author, writer, television cook, and inventor of pizza rolls, from Floodwood, Minnesota.Of Finnish heritage, Ojakangas has focused on Nordic and Scandinavian cooking, and particularly preserving its culinary traditions in the United States.
In 1993, Pouillon joined with chefs John Ash, Rick Bayless, Susan Feniger, Nobu Matsuhisa, Michel Romano, and Alice Waters to found Chefs Collaborative, an organization dedicated to sustainable food practices. [14] Pouillon is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier, a society of professional women involved in the food, wine, and hospitality ...