Emily Tyra

23 years of professional experience in food, including eight years as a Taste of Home editor
Former food writer for Penzeys Spices
Former food and wine editor for Traverse magazine

Experience

Emily is the former editor of Taste of Home magazine. She helmed the brand for eight years, sharing the best seasonal recipe with home cooks. Emily loves connecting with people through food and has been writing and editing food and lifestyle content for more than two decades. She is a former food writer for Penzeys Spices and food and wine editor for Traverse magazine, and is now a brand manager for American Spoon, a family-owned preserves company.

Education

Albion College, bachelor's degree in English language and literature

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Articles & Recipes

The Most Iconic Comfort Food from Every State

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