Location
Princeton, Illinois
School
Chapman University, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Expertise
Culinary education, Food anthropology, Fine dining
- Monika was a culinary instructor at Hy-Vee and taught private cooking classes at the award-winning Chestnut Street Inn.
- In 2015, Monika became a certified culinary professional with the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
- Her master's thesis, entitled "Moroccan Tea Ritual: Religion, Gender, Socio-Economics, and Hospitality," was published by Lambert Academic Press in 2010.
Experience
Monika began her career as a chef and culinary instructor for nearly 18 years. She transitioned into being a freelance writer, joining Daily Meal in 2022. She has since gone on to write for Chowhound, Food Republic, Mashed, The Takeout, Foodie, and Tasting Table. Some of her favorite topics to research and report on include food history, how-tos where she can lean on her expertise as a chef, and unique ingredient highlights. With these brands, she has had the opportunity to interview multiple celebrity chefs, including Gordon Ramsay, Scott Conant, and the late Anne Burrell. In addition to her freelance work, Monika is also a published cookbook author.
Education
Monika has a bachelor's degree in French and in media performance from Chapman University. She has a master's degree in cultural anthropology from UNLV.
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Cooking Tips
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