Editorial (food/culture writing)
I started my 23-year freelance journalism career in the wonderful world of alt-weekly restaurant criticism, as part of the Austin Chronicle's food staff. My practice built over time to include a wide range of food/lifestyle publications, including Garden & Gun, Food and Wine, Saveur, Gourmet, Southern Living and Bon Appetit.
I'm currently a regular contributor to the New York Times and back-cover essayist for Imbibe magazine.
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Highlights:
Writes and shoots for three desks at the New York Times (Food/Dining, Travel, Special Sections)
Nominated for James Beard Journalism award (Anthony Uglesich profile)
"Everyday Sacred" (Seriouseats.com) included in Best Food Writing 2017
Former food editor of Louisville Courier-Journal
Selected as "100 Greatest Home Cooks of All Time" by epicurious.com
Books
Forays into long-form non-fiction.
World Food: New Orleans (Lonely Planet) Exploration of Louisiana food culture via distinctive dishes, native ingredients and cultural influences.
Eating New Orleans (Countryman Press) Story-centric restaurant guide to New Orleans with extensive essays on the classics that give the city its unique flavor. Released July of 2005, so essentially an instant storm-related history book.
ESPN Gameday Gourmet (ESPN Books) A kitchen-centric look at the tailgating and house-party traditions of college football.
