Professional Services

speaking • writing & editing  • styling •  teaching  • consulting

For information about any of these services, please contact me at catsmilk@mac.com.  I will respond within 24 hours.

Speaking:  I speak to small and large groups on a variety of topics, sometimes about food and wine and sometimes not. I am a recognized national and international expert on topics such as salt, pepper, butter, polenta, mustard, olive oil, vinegar, tomatoes, pasta, Sonoma County, California, the farm-restaurant connection, restaurant criticism and Mediterranean cooking.  I specialize in lively informative presentations geared towards specific audiences.   Past clients include Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, Slow Food, HMS Travel and the International Pepper & Spice Conference in Malaysia.

Writing & Editing:  I have been a full-time freelance writer for more than twenty years.  I accept freelance assignments on a wide variety of topics.  I am also happy to speak with you regarding your writing project. I can write your book proposal, edit or organize your manuscript, edit your recipes or develop the full project for you.  My services include but are not limited to cookbooks.  See my full bio here.

Styling:  Samples of my styling for newspaper, magazine and book photography are coming soon.  If you need information or examples now send me an e-mail.

Teaching: I teach in the Culinary Arts Department at Santa Rosa Junior College and have taught at private cooking schools around the country.  For information about my in-home cooking class dinner parties, click here. To inquire about booking me at your cooking school, simply send me an e-mail. 

Consulting:  I offer professional consultations on any subject related to food and wine. If your request is outside my area of expertise, I will refer you to the right person.