Molly Watson, Guide to Local Foods for About.com, is a writer and recipe developer, an avid cook and frequent locavore.
Experience:
In addition to her work for About.com, Molly Watson is a contributing editor at Sunset magazine and author of thedinnerfiles.com. Her writing has appeared in many publications, including The New York Times and San Francisco Chronicle. She is a trained teacher, chef, and former cooking instructor.
Education:
Molly Watson completed a professional culinary program in San Francisco. She attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon before getting a graduate degree in French history at Stanford University. She lived in France several times during her studies and while there she learned first-hand the culinary strength of a few well-chosen ingredients prepared with care.
From Molly Watson:
Eating locally is eating seasonally. When each ingredient is at its absolute best, cooking's a snap. I love sharing ideas for simple meals and easy dishes that encourage people to make their own food.