Writing

I write about food—how it’s grown and produced, how it moves, what we do with it, and what it signifies. That means I cover issues like climate change, supply chains, labor, and justice in addition to trends, ingredients, and history. I want my work on food issues—even on topics that might seem dry or complicated at first—to feel educational, exciting, and easy to understand.

I’ve also covered other topics I’m passionate about, like travel, art, accessibility, ecology, composting, fiber farming, houseplants, gardening, and plus-size fashion.

Editorial Work

My writing has appeared in publications like USA Today, HuffPost, Food & Wine, Modern Farmer, Gastro Obscura, Plate, The Counter, Civil Eats, FoodPrint, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Magazine, WHYY, Audubon, and Princeton International.

Comté Together: In France’s Jura Massif, thousands of farmers, hundreds of creameries, and more than a dozen affinage houses work together to protect the land, their culture, and their livelihoods through cheese, Culture Magazine

Fermenting a Flavor Library, Plate Magazine

Pantry Power: Chef and preserves expert April McGreger works fermentation magic to make the most of food donations at The People’s Kitchen, Edible Philly

Sourcing more sustainable flowers, FoodPrint

6 Great Artisan Cheese & Cookie Pairings, Cheese Professor

What’s the Difference Between American and Italian Parmesan?, Epicurious

Virtual Fencing Will Change How We Raise Livestock, Fight Fires, and Support Soil Health, Ambrook Research

Is It Okay to Freeze Cheese?, Epicurious

Breeding Better Cheese: Enterprising dairies blend the latest tech and age-old practices to raise healthier animals, strengthen farms, and produce top-quality milk, Culture Magazine

Chef’s Dish: At Mish Mish, Fried Armenian String Cheese Sets the Fun, Casual Vibe, Culture Magazine

Rebuilding North America’s Flax-to-Fiber Supply Chain, Ambrook Research

The Best Sandwich in Philly is Saad’s Chicken Maroosh, The Philadelphia Inquirer

The megadrought is just one factor driving up the price of your bread, The Counter

When Life Gave Pennsylvania Spotted Lanternflies, Its Bees Made Spotted Lanternfly Honey, Gastro Obscura

Meet the Farmer Pushing for a Guaranteed Basic Income for Agricultural Workers, Modern Farmer

What Makes Philadelphia Soft Pretzels So Damn Good?, Thrillist

Melt With You: How to Throw a Raclette Party, Edible Philly

This cheese trailblazer is making its first new cheeses in 40 years, USA Today 10Best

Explore the Magical World of Mosaic Art in Philadelphia, Thrillist

Houseplant How-tos and Gardening Guides for MyDomaine

My Book

In 2020, I published my first book! Stuff Every Cheese Lover Should Know is a handy, pocket-sized guide to all things cheese from Philly’s own Quirk Books.

Here are a couple of the reviews I’m most proud of.

“Concise yet informative.” Florence Fabricant, The New York Times

“There’s a treasure trove of great cheese info in this excellent little turophile primer.” —Craig LaBan, Philadelphia Inquirer dining critic

Client Work

I’ve also worked with clients like Organic Valley, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, and Cheese Grotto on projects ranging from blog posts and SEO campaigns to website copy and online courses. I’ve also enjoyed working with creative studios on branded content for clients including REI, Eggland’s Best, and the National Honey Board.

I’m happy to provide copywriting and content marketing clips and references on request! In the meantime, check out my Testimonials page for positive feedback from satisfied clients.