Amanda Hesser

About

Food writer most famous for her work with The New York Times, where she served as the food editor. She is also the author of the cookbook The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (2010).

Before Fame

She studied economics at Bentley University before attending the California culinary school La Varenne. 

Trivia

She is the founder and CEO of the cooking website Food52. 

Family Life

She married and had children with fellow New York Times writer Tad Friend. 

Associated With

She appeared as herself in the film Julie & Julia (2009), starring Meryl Streep.