Carolyn Humphries

I am an NCTJ-trained journalist and passionate about food. I also studied Home Economics briefly but started my food career as a chef, then a spell in restaurant management. I became a cookery writer for 'Woman' in the late 1970s, then a cookery editor. I am now freelance. I promote healthy eating for everyone and care deeply about what we eat and where it comes from. I have written over 60 books on a diverse range of topics from gluten-free bread and cakes to celebrating the best of British seasonal produce and transferring to a more vegetable-based diet.

Professions

Author, Chef, Consultant, Cookery teacher, Copywriter, Editor/editorial work, Feature writer, Food and travel writer, Ghost writer, Nutritionist, Recipe writer, Restaurant reviewer

Special subjects

Creative recipe writing - delicious nutritious food that's easy to make for every day and special occasions; special diets, including food allergies and advice on building-up during and after serious illness; family health and nutrition; gadget-related recipes to make the most of kitchen equipment; creative help with turning culinary disasters into courmet eating.

Regular work

In recent years, mostly editing cookery books, occasional restaurant reviews and some consultancy work for various publishers. I also have a permanent non-food related editing project.

Advisory boards / Awards

Co-ordinator and judge on the Great Taste Awards annually for The Guild of Fine Foods.
Member of the Institute of Health Promotion and Education.
Associate of the Academy of Cheese

Languages spoken

English, French, food-related Spanish and Italian