Marlena Spieler

Marlena Spieler (born 16 April 1949) is a food writer of more than 70 cookbooks. She formerly contributed for "Bon Appétit", "Saveur" and the "San Francisco Chronicle" food column "The Roving Feast."
Early life.
Spieler was born in Sacramento, California. As a student, she started drawing recipes while she attended an art school. Her life interest was focused on cooking, tasting, and sharing stories about food.
Career.
Spieler's publications is based on cooking, eating and sharing. As a food writer, she was the former Roving Feast columnist for The "San Francisco Chronicle". She also works for radio and T.V. shows. She has written over 70 cookbooks. Spieler's book, "The Classic Barbecue and Grill Cookbook was a #1 best-seller in the UK. After writing "Yummy Potatoes," she was invited as an ambassador to the 2008 UN Year of Potato conference in Peru.
Awards and recognitions.
Spieler received the James Beard for two book and one newspaper column, the Guild of Food Writers Awards twice (UK best radio food broadcaster of the year), and the Association of Food Journalists (USA:Best Column in Newspaper of Over 400,000 circulation) twice, for radio presenting and publications. Her book "Feeding Friends" won the International Cookbook Award in Perigueux, France in 2000, and the "Jewish Heritage Cooking" book was honored in the Loire Valley in 2003, by a Special Jury Award at World Gourmand Book Awards.
Family.
Spieler currently resides in Britain with her husband Alan.