Michelle V. Ayuyao

Writer

Michelle was GRID’s former Senior Editor. She was born into a family of race car drivers and home cooks. She grew up as neither, and instead found a compromise by becoming a food writer that likes driving fast. Her works have been included in Rogue magazine, CNN Philippines Life, and Town & Country, as well as local guidebook Manila, Manila, and More.

An exploration of rice has led Michelle V. Ayuyao to dive deep into its rich history, before uncovering just how much value falls upon a single grain of rice.
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Of Gods and Of Men

An exploration of rice has led Michelle V. Ayuyao to dive deep into its rich history, before uncovering just how much value falls upon a single grain of rice.

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Of Gods and Of Men

An exploration of rice has led Michelle V. Ayuyao to dive deep into its rich history, before uncovering just how much value falls upon a single grain of rice.

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