Nicole Brand

Nicole had her first article published in high school, and has not stopped writing since. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, and fell in love with writing about all things related to food. She worked for publications on both sides of the Pacific, from Hawaii to New Zealand, before returning to live in St. Pete. She now works as a freelance writer for GBM as she completes her Master’s of Science in Food Systems. In addition, Nicole recently became Program Coordinator for the new Food Systems Center at Pinellas Technical College.

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Black Crow Takes on St. Pete’s First Zero Waste Certification

Black Crow Coffee Co.’s second location is now open in the Grand Central District. Photo by Kristina Holman.

One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Nutrient-Rich Soil

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