EMILY BENAS

EMILY BENAS

Growing up in the Midwest, exotic and trendy food was not exactly the norm for my family. Through cooking shows I watched after school in the flat landscape of Illinois, I discovered the magic of different countries through their unimaginable cuisines. I have traveled...
AIDAN LOCKARD

AIDAN LOCKARD

Born and raised in the Bay Area, it has allowed me to explore a wide variety of flavors and tastes via the diverse population. My mom would also take me on a “dining experience” about once a quarter, following the principle from Jiro Dreams of Sushi: “In order to make...
JUDY YEE

JUDY YEE

I was born in Taipei, Taiwan of aboriginal Taiwanese and Taishanese Chinese descent.  Taiwan’s food culture was heavily influenced by cuisines from Japan, Malaysia and Fujian province of China, so I was introduced to fusion flavors at an early age.  I have...
MICHELLE REIMER

MICHELLE REIMER

Born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, I grew up with a lot of exposure to the food and agriculture industry. Produce stands on the side of farm fields and food manufacturing facilities surrounding many drives around town, I was always interested in how food was...
EMILY AUERBACH

EMILY AUERBACH

I’m a North Carolina native but have lived in most regions of the US. I’m a dedicated foodie and passionate environmental advocate who loves gardening, board games, and hiking. I’ve camped in 32 US states and can’t wait to cross the rest off my...