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 A trained chef and cook with passion, Mel, is a local crackerjack on cooking and dining. Shortly after winning a Jambalaya contest in 2011, she was tapped as contributing food writer for Sun-Times Media and she is currently is a regular columnist for Chicago Tribune Media newspapers.  Check out a few writing samples below.

http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/26739228-423/good-gluten-free-fried-chicken-americas-test-kitchen-says-yes.html#.U-JImfldWJk

http://www.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/6898973-417/julia-child-birthday-party-invites-friends-to-try-if-not-master-french-cooking.html

http://hinsdale.suntimes.com/2014/06/26/mels-kitchen-spice-4th-july-firecracker-chicken/

http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/26902043-423/when-life-gives-you-ham-make-an-omelet.html#.U-JLQPldWJl

http://riverforest.suntimes.com/people/voices/elsmo-PPN-12122013:article

http://posttrib.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/5060172-417/do-you-remember-your-first-lasagna.html

http://oakpark.suntimes.com/people/voices/elsmo-PPN-10242013:article

http://www.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/9262195-417/churchs-cookie-walk-presents-tasty-holiday-treats-by-the-dozens.html

http://www.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/10127273-417/shake-things-up-with-citrus-and-fennel.html

http://www.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/11892718-417/herb-bouquet-plan-now-to-season-food-year-round.html