Title:Contributing WriterEducation:B.S. in Marketing/Communications, San Francisco State UniversityLocation:San Francisco, CaliforniaExpertise:Marketing and communications, recipe development, farmers’ marketsVanessa Barrington is a food writer, recipe developer, communications specialist and farmers’ market enthusiast. Vanessa wrote the cookbookDIY Deliciousand co-wroteHeirloom Beanswith Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo. Her writing has appeared onThe Kitchn,Grist,EcoSalon,Civil EatsandOakland Local. Vanessa has worked in marketing for Whole Foods, Haven B Media and Save the Bay. She is currently director of communications for Justice in Aging.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. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:B.S. in Marketing/Communications, San Francisco State UniversityLocation:San Francisco, CaliforniaExpertise:Marketing and communications, recipe development, farmers’ markets

Title:Contributing Writer

Education:B.S. in Marketing/Communications, San Francisco State University

Location:San Francisco, California

Expertise:Marketing and communications, recipe development, farmers’ markets

Vanessa Barrington is a food writer, recipe developer, communications specialist and farmers’ market enthusiast. Vanessa wrote the cookbookDIY Deliciousand co-wroteHeirloom Beanswith Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo. Her writing has appeared onThe Kitchn,Grist,EcoSalon,Civil EatsandOakland Local. Vanessa has worked in marketing for Whole Foods, Haven B Media and Save the Bay. She is currently director of communications for Justice in Aging.

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. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.