Bio I began thinking about writhing Macedonia: The Cookbook a long time ago. It took my husband and I about 6 years to complete and my drive to create a cookbook to showcase the vibrant and colorful foods of Macedonia never faltered. As a Macedonian woman, I wanted to teach and share with others the beautiful food from this glorious part of the world. I have always believed, as most chefs do, that the best way to learn about any country or culture is through its food and its kitchens. Through my research for this book, I realized that there was a broader abundance in the Macedonian cuisine, much more than the few dozen recipes that were the staples in my home. While writing this book, there were many times in my own kitchen that I felt deeply connected to my family and my ancestry simply because I was preparing food that they had been making for centuries. This book is not just a celebration of my ancestry, it is a journey into the culinary world that is modest, simple and honest. I am a classically trained chef originally from Toronto and now residing in Melbourne, Australia. We lived in Los Angeles for 15 years and I have experience in writing, testing and photographing recipes from my time working in the Los Angeles Times test kitchen, and food styling for multiple brands. While in LA, I owned my own private chef and catering company for 5 years and had the privilege of cooking for many Los Angeles elites and celebrities. I have also had a series of recipes published in the Los Angeles Times. Website: http://macedoniacookbook.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Macedonia-Cookbook-Recipes-Stories-Balkans/dp/1623718791 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Culinary Historians of Northern California, a Bay Area educational group dedicated to the study of food, drink, and culture in human history. To learn more about this organization and their work, please visit their website at www.chnorcal.org If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I’m on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts 🎉☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wellseasonedlib “Help us promote this podcast and share this episode with a friend” “Share on social and tag us at @WellLibrarian” “Follow The Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast on Spotify and get notified when new episodes are released"

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