Emily M Alexander

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Location
Denver, CO
School
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
Expertise
Dining Out, Homemade Pasta, Vegetarian Cuisine
  • As an avid traveler, Emily prioritizes immersing herself in local culture, cuisine, and wine around the world.
  • A vegetarian for more than 25 years, Emily is an expert at finding, creating, and enjoying plant-based cuisine.
  • Watching her step-father prepare authentic manicotti and "red gravy" from recipes passed down by his family for generations further piqued her interest in cooking and tradition.

Experience

Emily has worked as a freelance writer for more than five years. Her writing covers topics ranging from kitchen organization to Las Vegas restaurants to women's empowerment and everything in between. Her passion for food developed at a young age when she started experimenting with a plant-based diet. Emily also previously worked in the food service industry for 15 years as a server, bartender, host, and food runner.

Education

Emily has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Her studies focused on modern literature, cultural criticism, and inclusivity.
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