Whitney Bard

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School
The New School, The Evergreen State College
Expertise
Kitchen intuition, seasonal & regional food systems, foundational culinary techniques
  • Whitney served as editor-in-chief of The Inquisitive Eater, The New School's literary food magazine focused on the cultural, emotional, and political dimensions of food.
  • She helped launch The Table, a quarterly food publication at the Olympia Food Co-op, where she developed original recipes and styled food photography.
  • Whitney assisted James Beard Award-winning chef Rozanne Gold on archiving her podcast, "One Woman Kitchen."

Experience

Whitney Bard is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience in food, culture, and storytelling. She has worked in recipe development, content strategy, and culinary editorial across a range of platforms, from cooperative kitchens to digital publications. Her background also includes social media management, grant writing, and curriculum development — all with a focus on making complex ideas accessible, engaging, grounded and toothsome. She brings a sharp editorial eye, a deep respect for ingredients, food systems and workers, and a strong belief that food writing should taste like something.

Education

Whitney earned her MFA in creative writing from The New School and her B.A. in food justice and memory theory from The Evergreen State College. Her academic and creative work focuses on the intersections of memory, ritual, and food.

Tasting Table Editorial Policies

Tasting Table’s editorial coverage hails from a veteran group of writers and editors with expertise in their respective fields in the food and drink, hospitality, and agriculture industries. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information and original recipes.

We strive to publish knowledgeable, engaging articles to give readers the information they're looking for, whether that is the news of the day; cooking tips, tricks, and trends; or reviews and recommendations. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our team is constantly reviewing and updating articles as necessary. Click here for more information on our editorial process.

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