As a journalist covering food/drink, art/design and travel, I feel honored to dig deeper into my passions. 

My stories appear on NationalGeographic.com, ArchitecturalDigest.com, Fodors.com and Vogue.com, as well as Midwest Living Magazine and Milwaukee Magazine. I’ve also written for TIME Magazine, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Today.com, CountryLiving.com, FoodNetwork.com and the  Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler websites. I also occasionally pen content for brands, design firms and tourism boards, including Timberland, Kolter Homes, Acampora Interiors, Travel Wisconsin and Meijer.

It’s rare to not be dreaming about my next trip or meal. I enjoy immersing myself in a cultural community, whether it’s Mennonites in Belize or winemakers in Bordeaux. I’ve even braved dog-sledding in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula while on assignment for Midwest Living. Quirky stories thrill me, too: for TIME Magazine I shed light on hotels that loan out pets. Closer to home (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) I profile interesting personalities, including female organic farmers, and write about beautiful homes, such as this Frank Lloyd Wright property.

I proved I’m a Wisconsinite (I was born in Illinois and formerly lived in Nevada and California) by publishing my book on Wisconsin cheese and an agritourism guide to Wisconsin, both with Globe Pequot Press. I’ve also co-authored The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Coffee & Tea, and love visiting coffee shops in my travels, which inspired this ArchitecturalDigest.com story about the most beautiful café in every state.

When I’m not writing for others I write for myself. My current project is a novel set in the French art world, largely inspired by my travels and love for the French language.

Because I believe in giving back to the writing community, I’m a member of the American Society of Journalists & Authors. My volunteer work includes chairing a program connecting writers with agents and editors.