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Tired of cooking boring food? Want to learn skills that will last you a lifetime? Let me help you discover how to prepare delicious and easy meals at home. I am a cooking class instructor and professional recipe developer who loves utilizing techniques and ingredients from a wide variety of cuisines. I offer live consulting sessions via Zoom to support your home cooking journey, in addition to live classes and recommendations for free recipes and learning resources that will teach you how to cook better food. Feel free to message me with questions!

Hello! I write freelance for major food magazines and also a local city paper. I specialize in blogs, food industry reporting and interviews. I also run my own social media brand and podcast called Line Cook Thoughts, which I created more than three years ago. My work on Upwork includes recipe cards, recipe costing and blog recipe development. I also write SEO articles regularly, advertorials and content blog research. I am very flexible and aim to take all feedback in exchange for the product you want. I look forward to working together! -Ray

Hi! My name is Maddie. I am a professional recipe writer and food photographer. I have over six years of experience developing delicious, simple, and replicable recipes that your audience will be drooling over. I’m always on the pulse of what’s trending and what people are eating. My educational background is in Food Engineering and Nutrition. I am here to support all of your recipe writing needs! Dietary restrictions and special considerations are my jam! My scientific expertise allows me to tackle your project's specific needs with ease. I’ve developed and perfected more than two hundred recipes with focuses ranging from health and wellness to family-friendly and picky-eater-approved. I also have experience in gluten-free, vegan, paleo, keto, DASH, and Mediterranean Diets. Beyond recipe development, I also provide beautifully styled food photography perfect for social media, e-books, cookbooks, or blogs. Let’s work together!

Objective: I'm a curious and driven cook and content producer, always aiming to expand my repertoire and knowledge. With a background in photography and writing, I can offer a wide variety of skills for those looking to create recipes, work on digital design, or otherwise tell their stories. For years I have run my own cooking school called Gentle Rhythms, a small traveling operation where I teach classes on cooking and baking around the United States. I have experience with Photoshop and Lightroom, Squarespace, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, and more.

Experienced Chef with a demonstrated history of working in the restaurants industry. Strong entrepreneurship professional skilled in Catering, Menu Engineering, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, and Cooking.

I’m a chef, writer, recipe developer, photographer and content creator specializing in wellness-driven food, sustainable living, and soulful storytelling. I bring years of hands-on experience in healthy recipe creation, holistic food photography, and writing that inspires connection. From zero-waste kitchen tips to nourishing menus designed for vibrant living. Whether you're a health-conscious brand, a wellness publication, or an entrepreneur launching your first cookbook or blog, I can help bring your vision to life with thoughtful, high-quality content. I support clients with: - Whole food recipe development (gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-forward, ancestral, zero-waste, and more) - Food/ Health/ Wellness/ Sustainability copywriting and brand storytelling - SEO-optimized content for food blogs, health brands, or lifestyle/ luxury publications - Colorful food photography and styling that evokes feeling and flavor - Educational or editorial content on mindful eating, seasonal cooking, or sustainability I believe food is medicine, and every photo, recipe, or word should nourish and entice the five senses. I work closely with clients to understand their mission and voice, delivering content that’s aligned, on time, and from the heart. Open communication, creative collaboration, and shared values are at the center of every project I take on. I include edits and feedback rounds in my pricing, so you can rest easy knowing we’ll get it just right. I’d love to help tell your story, celebrate your values, and build something beautiful together. Let’s connect.