gorgeous words

Degrees in English and the Culinary Arts (and the requisite experience following each) made choosing a career as a food writer a natural one. I am a regular contributor to Edible Portland and culinate.com. My writing has also been featured in the Oregonian FoodDay section, Imbibe magazine, on foodell.com, and in several books including The Grand Central Baking Book (Ten Speed Press, 2009) and The Chefs Collaborative Cookbook (The Taunton Press, 2013).

Recent writing samples



Edible Seasonals: Pea Shoots
Edible Portland, Spring 2013

Loving Oysters: Bay by Bay
Edible Portland, Winter 2013

Carrots: The Root of Every Good Meal
Edible Portland, Fall 2012

Shrub Love:  Rediscovering a Colonial Classic
Culinate, August 14, 2012







Cristom Vineyard
A 32-page booklet that tells the Cristom story





delicious images

Behind every mouthwatering image of food is a stylist who has considered, planned, created and perfected it for the camera. As a stylist, my assignments have included preparing food and drink for print media (magazines, newspapers), cookbooks and advertising.

For me, food styling is a career that offers creative challenges, variety and the joyful opportunity to create and then play with my food.

FOOD Styling Portfolio



Partial Client List

American Egg Board
Burgerville
Carman Ranch
Cristom Vineyard
Imbibe Magazine
Kobe Beef America
Meriwether's
New Seasons Markets
Oregon Convention Center
Partners Crackers
Patton Valley Vineyard
Pear Bureau Northwest
Starbucks
Tazo Tea
Ten Speed Press
US Potato Board
Western Family Foods
Zupan's Markets