Julia is a Culinary Professional with expertise in the food, publishing and marketing industries. Her specialized skills include project development, recipe development and testing, food styling and media demonstration. Before moving to the D.C. area and developing her own business, Julia worked at Coastal Living Magazine as senior food editor, with Wimmer Cookbooks as sales and marketing consultant, and in the test kitchens of Southern Living Magazine.

Julia has deep knowledge of cooking principals, is passionate about consumer education, and skilled in savvy story packaging. She is a Certified Culinary Professional with the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) and a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, an international philanthropic organization of women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality.