Lizzy Briskin Title: Contributing Writer Education: Cambridge School of Culinary Arts Location: New York, NY Lizzy Briskin is a contributing writer and product reviewer for PEOPLE in the food, health, travel, and lifestyle categories. She's a trained chef with a culinary degree from Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and was previously the food editor at Food Network Magazine and before that, at Real Simple Magazine. She has nearly a decade of experience as a food, travel and lifestyle writer and her writing and recipes have been published by Delish, Wirecutter, Women's Health, SELF, Bon Appetit, The Kitchn, and other publications. She was previously a judge for the International Association of Culinary Professionals cookbook awards and is a member of the Junior League of New York. She's a competitive marathon runner and an avid reader always looking for the next recipe, restaurant or travel destination to try.Highlights:Culinary Arts degree from Cambridge School of Culinary ArtsBA in English from Amherst CollegeInternational Association of Culinary Professionals cookbook awards judgeRecipe developer for Delish, Real Simple, Pioneer Woman, Food Network Magazine, and other publicationsProduct tester and reviewer for Wirecutter, Wall Street Journal Buyside, Best Reviews, The Quality Edit, and others Experience After graduating from Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, Lizzy worked as a private chef and culinary instructor before joining Real Simple as the print food editor. She developed dozens of recipes for the outlet, including an umami-packed veggie burger that she's most proud of. She then became food editor at Food Network Magazine and Pioneer Woman Magazine, where she oversaw recipe development and editing for print publication. She's now a full-time writer and recipe developer for outlets including The Quality Edit, The Kitchn, Insider, SELF, Women's Health, Wirecutter, and others.Lizzy is a former collegiate track and cross country runner turned marathon runner. She puts a lot of mileage on her shoes and running gear, so she knows how important durability and comfort are when reviewing health and fitness products. She's also a recipe developer and home cook living in a small New York City Apartment who puts a premium on highly practical, efficient and effective cookware. When she's not in NYC, she's frequently traveling and plans to visit her 37th country this year (so far), but she rarely checks a bag (even for a recent 5-week trip to Asia and Europe; carry-on all the way). So her travel recommendations put a premium on space-saving products that are truly worth the suitcase space.Favorite Purchase:My favorite purchase is my 12-inch Lodge cast-iron skillet. I've had it for years and it has a primary position on my stovetop at all times. I use the skillet nearly every day, sometimes two or three times a day and it only gets more well-seasoned over time--what's not to love? Education Lizzy holds a degree in culinary arts from Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and a BA in English from Amherst College. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.