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Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Middle Tennessee State University, Emerson CollegeLocation:Los Angeles, CaliforniaExpertise:Recipe development, quick meals, bakingLaurel Randolph is a senior editor at Simply Recipes. She also edits food content and recipes on The Spruce Eats and regularly develops and tests recipes for various outlets. Laurel is the author of five cookbooks, including the bestseller The Instant Pot Electric Cookbook and The Unofficial Simpsons Cookbook. Her work has appeared in publications including EatingWell, Serious Eats, Food52, Eaten, Insider and Paste....
Title:Contributing WriterEducation:San Francisco State UniversityLocation:San Francisco Bay Area, CaliforniaExpertise:Health and nutrition, food systems, farmers' markets and CSAs, sustainability, gardening, seasonal produce, cheeseLauren David’s love of food began when she was a child, always eager to observe what her Chilean father was cooking and to help out, too. Her career in food began shortly after a nine-month backpacking adventure from East Africa to South Africa, where she noticed that top-quality produce grown in South Africa wasn’t readily available at local grocery stores because it was exported....
Education:The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs Location:New York Highlights: Lauren loves testing out the latest innovations in wellness, food, and fitness products. As a mom of three, she loves time-saving products across the board.Favorite ReviewLauren’s favorite review is about TikTok beauty products you can find at Target. It combines three of her beloved favorite things: social media, fun beauty finds, and Target:These 10 TikTok-Viral Beauty Products Are $25 or Less at Target...
Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Iowa State UniversityLocation:Des Moines, IowaExpertise:Recipe testing, food writing, content productionLauren Grant is a food journalist, photographer and former editor with a penchant for frozen peas. She has worked in test kitchens for Better Homes & Gardens, Cuisine at Home and America’s Test Kitchen, and has held editorial positions at Diabetic Living and Allrecipes. She has also worked with EatingWell, Taste of Home, Simply Organic and more, and was named a Better Homes & Gardens Stylemaker in 2021 and 2022....
Location:Leesburg, Virginia Education:B.A. in English Language and Literature, University of Virginia; Certificate in Copyediting, University of California, San Diego Experience Lauren Lastowka is a writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience working in the areas of health and well-being. She has worked on Diabetic Living, EatingWell and Edible San Diego magazines. She is passionate about health literacy and patient empowerment and has translated research and clinical guidelines into reader-friendly plain language for years....
Title:Contributing WriterEducation:B.S. in Magazine Journalism, Syracuse UniversityLocation:New York CityExpertise:Writing, content strategy, lifestyleLauren Levy is a women’s lifestyle writer with over a decade of experience covering viral news and reviewing new products. She enjoys drawing on her background in design and data analytics to create trending content for publications includingEatingWell,Health,People,Parents,Brides,The Bump,The Knotand more. In addition to her freelance work, Lauren is a content editor and project manager at Amazon.EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990....
Title:Writer Location:Charleston, South Carolina Education:B.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida; M.S. in Clinical Nutrition, Rush University; Certificate in Lactation Education and Counseling, University of California, San Diego Experience Lauren Manaker is an award-winning registered dietitian, author of three books and all-around lover of good food. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in food science and human nutrition and a master’s degree in clinical nutrition, Lauren has worked in various nutrition-related settings, most recently writing nutrition-related content for Verywell Health, PopSugar, The Kitchn and EatingWell....
Title:Contributing WriterEducation:University of Virginia, Fordham UniversityLocation:Charleston, South CarolinaExpertise:Food and wine, climate change and sustainable living, travel Title:Contributing Writer Education:University of Virginia, Fordham University Location:Charleston, South Carolina Expertise:Food and wine, climate change and sustainable living, travel B.A. in Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia; Juris Doctor, Fordham University EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table....
Title:Contributor Location:New York, New York Education:B.A. in English Language and Literature, Tulane University; Grand Diploma in Pastry Arts, Baking, The French Culinary Institute Expertise:Recipes, baking, cooking techniques, cookbooks- 8 years on staff at Epicurious- Edited more than a dozen cookbooks Experience Lauren Salkeld is a New York City-based writer and editor focusing on food and lifestyle content and specializing in recipes and cookbooks. Lauren regularly tests recipes for The New York Times and has written for EatingWell, The Kitchn, Today, Food & Wine, MyRecipes, Tasting Table, Chocolatier and other publications and websites....
Title:Writer Location:Birmingham, Alabama Education:B.A. in Journalism with minors in Food & Nutrition and Literature, The University of Alabama Experience Lauren Wicks has been a writer and editor since 2022. She previously worked as an editorial fellow at CookingLight.com. Lauren’s work has been featured across a host of respected national media brands. Lauren fell in love with journalism while working at The University of Alabama’s student newspaper as an extracurricular activity. As a lifelong lover of language and literature, she pivoted her career aspirations from becoming a dietitian to a food writer and graduated with a degree in journalism and minors in food & nutrition and literature....
Title:Contributing WriterEducation:B.A. in Magazine Journalism, Drake University, B.S. in Health Sciences, Kansas State UniversityLocation:Des Moines, IowaExpertise:Nutrition, writing, editing Title:Contributing Writer Education:B.A. in Magazine Journalism, Drake University, B.S. in Health Sciences, Kansas State University Location:Des Moines, Iowa Expertise:Nutrition, writing, editing EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table....
Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Westford, VermontEducation:M.A. in English, Andrews UniversityExpertise:General health, women’s health, nutrition, cooking, food shopping, kitchen tips- Former managing editor at Health magazine- Lifelong vegetarian and a newbie gardenerExperienceLaurie Herr has been writing and editing food and health content for leading national brands for more than 20 years. Her work has appeared in Health, EatingWell, Allrecipes, Healthline, Cooking Light and Spry Living.In addition to her writing, Laurie has held leadership editorial positions for national magazines, books and digital platforms....
