Editor in Chief, Public Relations: Veronica (Nikki) Thompson
Veronica Is a major foodie with a crush on coffee. She can't ever get enough of her favorite drink, the good ole' Mocha. If ever you wish to find her, your best bet is too look in one of Ann Arbor's many coffee shops. She'll be sitting on one of the soft chairs, working or chatting away!
While Veronica has a knack for burning frozen pizzas, she loves to eat good food (which means it's made by someone other than herself!) especially of the Italian persuasion!
While Veronica has a knack for burning frozen pizzas, she loves to eat good food (which means it's made by someone other than herself!) especially of the Italian persuasion!
Creative Director: Christina DeNooyer
Whether it's reading new restaurant reviews in Chicago magazine or exploring the depths of William Somona, Christina's passion for food has always been strong. Ever since she was young, her father taught her to appreciate local secrets to city favorites. It's no wonder she is always on the search for new Ann Arbor restaurants to test. One staple she is never without is her coffee companion, vanilla lattes with extra whipped cream never seem to disappoint!
Financial Committee Co-Chair
Arielle has been a food enthusiast since she was but a small child. Though she does not cook often, she loves pizza and makes a mean pumpkin pie! She is a master microwave S'more maker, with incredibly refined tastebuds!
Financial Committee Co-Chair
Karl’s love for food is a favorite pastimes and consistent theme in his life. Growing up, he can distinctly remember trips to Traverse City filled with his grandmothers cooking. Authentic potato pancakes, homemade apple sauce, fresh blueberry streusel, and buttermilk pancakes from scratch are a few of the dishes he can remember indulging in. Coming to Ann Arbor, the number of restaurants and places to eat at first overwhelmed him but he soon learned how eat his way through the city. Some of his favorites include Zingerman’s, the Chop House, Café Habana, and Gratzi where he worked for over two years. Today, he hopes to master his own cooking skills and enjoy delicious meals every day. Sometimes he can find himself tuning in to the Food Network for hours. He often fantasizes about Ina Garten from Barefoot Contesa cooking for him and would eat anything she makes.
Treasurer: Stafford Jordan
I really love to eat but I know it's important to have balanced meals. I basically can't have a meal without carbs and dairy so needless to say mac 'n cheese is my favorite food. Given that my mom is from Louisiana, I also love some good southern comfort food!
Section Editor, International Foods: Amanda Alex
I love to eat...I mean who doesn't? I love to cook and back whenever I have free time! This past summer I studied abroad in Italy and had the most amazing food ever! Pasta, chicken, tiramisu, gelato, cappuccino, you name it. Like Nikki I love coffee. Some may call it an addiction, but I just like to enjoy the good things in life!
Section Editor, College Cooking: Sara Kosuth
Sara Kosuth. No two other words strike such fear into the hearts of Iron Chefs across the world. She has been called "a prodigy" by the New York Times, "awe-inspiring" by Rachel Ray, and "just too good" by Padma Lakshimi (of Top Chef).Her ability is unparalleled. Her style is uncompromising. Besides transforming every dish she touches into a miniature masterpiece, Sara enjoys racing Lotus Exiges and emptying the shelves of Whole Foods. Her roommates will testify, her kitchen productions are from another planet!
Section Editor, Health & Food: Kelly Montgomery
Kelly is known for having the appetite of a whale and can generally finish off her friend’s plates at meal times. Calories are not her enemies, however she does enjoy living healthy. She loves to try all kinds of new foods and is generally never picky. In her spare time, she enjoys watching the Food Network and going to the Cupcake Station for a fix of carrot cake or red velvet cupcakes. Her favorite foods consist of green olives, pizza, mac ‘n cheese, her Mom’s homemade spaghetti, and anything involving dark chocolate. Although buying prepared meals are the easy way out for Kelly on busy nights, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes and learning new cooking tips. She loves relieving stress by going to Whole Foods and cleaning.
Website Design: Zak King
Zak has a fascination with the delicate alchemy of food. He revels in the savory-sweet battle of chocolate and cheese and the earthy romance of rice and beans. He believes that cooking is as much a religion as an art and as much a sensation as a science. For Zak, cooking is a caffeine-inspired quest for culinary truth, a journey that will take him from market to grocery store, from restaurant to hot dog stand, and beyond. He is particularly fond of salsa, espresso and pumpkin pie.