Researcher, writer, editor & cook
I'm Diana Perez.
A native New Yorker of Mexican heritage, I've spent almost 2 decades working across the culinary media landscape. A graduate of Syracuse University (cum laude), I first worked in fashion photography production before enrolling at The French Culinary Institute in New York. In addition to learning the fine art of French culinary technique, I also learned to bake artisan breads and pastries and joined the Italian Culinary Academy, attending ALMA Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana in Colorno, Italy, and staging at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Throughout my career, I've worked as a cook, culinary producer, recipe developer, tester, and editor, researcher, food stylist and educator.
Currently, I'm Associate Food Editor at Food & Wine.
My Experience
As a researcher, I have experience investigating the history of some of today's most popular foods, including pizza, tacos, and breads. I've also developed, tested and edited recipes for print and digital media, working with chefs including Lidia Bastianich, Bobby Flay, Alex Stupak, and Jim Lahey. My research has appeared in Modernist Pizza by Modernist Cuisine and I've worked on international culinary events such as Expo Milano 2015 and Gelinaz! New York. Click the button below to see my full portfolio.
Culinary History Culinary Research Recipe Development Recipe Testing Recipe Editing Social Media Digital Media International Events
My Work
My work has been in Modernist Pizza, Tacos: Recipes and Provocations by Alex Stupak and The Sullivan Street Bakery Cookbook by Jim Lahey. I strive to create engaging content that tells stories through food.
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