Sheri Castle is an award-winning professional food writer, recipe developer, cooking teacher, and speaker known for melding storytelling, humor, and culinary expertise, so she can tell a tale while preparing a memorable meal. She is the author or co-author of 16 cookbooks, the newest of which debuted on October 9, 2018. She is the former Senior Food Editor of Southern Living magazine and now serves as a Contributing Editor for Southern Living and Our State magazine, and writes regularly for a number of publications.  As one of the South’s most popular cooking teachers, she enjoys loyal following at schools across the region, and also cooks on TV from time to time. Sheri tells us that she’s fueled by the Appalachian Mountains, farmers’ markets, excellent bourbon, and the endless pursuit of the right word. Check her out at shericastle.com.