Amanda Stanfield Title: Food studio coordinator, recipe developer and tester Education: Hampton University and Johnson & Wales University Location: Birmingham, Alabama Expertise: High-volume food service, Southern cuisine, personal & private chef, pop up events Amanda Stanfield is the food studio coordinator, recipe developer and tester at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. Experience Amanda Stanfield has 6 + years of professional culinary experience, focused in large volume banquet cooking and management, fine dining eateries, patisserie, and Southern Cuisine. She started out at one of Atlanta's premier french brasserie in the pastry department under James Beard nominee Chef Claudia Martinez. Later she dove into hotel and lodging hospitality, gaining expertise in high volume restaurants and events. During the pandemic she branched out on her own starting her own personal chef business and pop up events around metro Atlanta. She specializes in special dietary lifestyles and restrictions for every health need imaginable. About Food & Wine Food & Wine, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for anyone passionate about the culinary world. With rigorously tested recipes and the most trusted restaurant, drinks, culinary travel and home coverage, we inspire and empower people everywhere to discover, create, and devour the best in food and wine. Learn more about us and our editorial process.