Carolyn Humphries

I am an NCTJ-trained journalist and passionate about food. I also studied Home Economics 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.

Languages spoken

English, French, food-related Spanish and Italian