I'm the author of Tasting Club (DK, 2006) and Williams-Sonoma; New Flavors for Salads (Oxmoor House, 2009), as well as a freelance writer, recipe developer, and tasting host.

I've written over 110 articles and developed recipes for 17 publications, including Cooking Light, Fine Cooking, Everyday with Rachael Ray, Coastal Living, Bon Appétit, Plenty, iVillage, Cottages & Gardens, and The Huffington Post.

An enthusiastic public speaker, I've conducted over 45 tastings and talks nationwide, and--previously--taught over 100 cooking classes through my (former) culinary instruction business, Cooking by Heart.

Over 115 media outlets have covered my work. Just a few include Redbook, Real Simple, Every Day with Rachael Ray, The New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, New York Post, "Fox" News in Boston and New York, and NPR.

Before embarking on my career in writing and teaching, I graduated from Columbia College, Columbia University (Anthropology/English Literature) and the Institute of Culinary Education Career program.

I live in Connecticut with my husband, two young sons, and lots of chocolates, teas, and spices.