Maria Yagoda

10 years in food and lifestyle media, most recently as senior editor at Food & Wine
Recipe developer, taste tester and food photographer
Speaks French and Italian

Experience

Maria Yagoda is a freelance writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York. She specializes in food, travel and culture and has traveled all around the world in her work as a magazine writer. Maria has lived in France and Italy, and her culinary areas of expertise include Italian cuisine, vegetarian cooking, wine and cheese. She loves to make fresh pasta and go crazy at the farmers market.

Education

Yale University, bachelor's in French literature

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Articles & Recipes

Female hand pouring balsamic vinegar on the fresh vegetables salad

What Is Balsamic Vinegar?

Balsamic vinegar's rich history goes way beyond salad. Use the concentrated vinegar for marinades, leafy greens or even desserts.

Slices of prosciutto ham with sprigs of parsley on a wooden cutting board

What Is Prosciutto and How Is It Made?

Prosciutto, the silky, world-famous Italian cured ham, is perfect for everything from charcuterie boards to sandwiches. But not all prosciutto is created equal.

23 Side Salad Recipes to Round Out Your Meal

Add these simple side salad recipes to lunches or dinners to add color to your meal and get your daily serving of vegetables.