Culinary
Mary Beth Albright
Culinary Personality
Mary Beth Albright is an advocate for what she describes as “living deliciously.” Aiming to connect people to what they eat in both her writing and teaching, she passionately supports the movement to make people feel better through fresh food.
Mary Beth is most recognized for her time spent as a contestant and finalist on the popular culinary television show, "Food Network Star". While on the show, Mary Beth used her unparalleled knowledge about food and her charming personality to win over both the judges and viewers.
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Monica Bhide
Culinary Personality and Author
Monica Bhide has become a preeminent voice on modernizing traditional Indian dishes through both her published cookbooks and her popular blog, “A Life of Spice.” In her writing, Monica uses a narrative style that showcases a desire to introduce new and welcoming elements to a cuisine whose history dates back over five centuries.
Bhide has published three cookbooks and just released her first e-book “In Conversation with Exceptional Women.” A native of Delhi, India, the author has garnered numerous accolades including the 2011 Greenbrier Symposium Scholarship for Professional Food Writers and essays featured in three Best Food Writing anthologies. A frequent contributor to NPR’s Kitchen Window and AARP-The Magazine, Bhide has been published in The New York Times, Food & Wine, SELF, Cooking Light, Parents, Whole Living, Health, and Bon Appétit among many others.
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