Recipe Development

I thoroughly enjoy getting down and dirty in the kitchen, creating new recipes. Some companies I have developed recipes for include: Sun-Maid Raisins, Harris Ranch Beef, Newman’s Own, Crazy Cuizine, Boulder Canyon Chips, Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs, The Mushroom Channel, POM Wonderful, California Avocado Commission, Frieda’s Produce and Idaho Potato Commission.

My recipes and photographs have been published in multiple websites including The Huffington Post, Yahoo Shine, BlogHer, PBS Parents Kitchen Explorers, OprahMag.com , Frieda’s Produce, Newman’s Own and Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs, to name a few.

I have also appeared on Fox 5 San Diego’s Morning Show several times.

Cookbook Photographer

I photographed, designed and co-wrote my first cookbook, Cooking Techniques with Olive Oil. The ebook version received the Gold medal winner of the Global Ebook Award from Dan Poynter.

I created and photographed over 100 recipes for my second cookbook, The Camp and Cabin Cookbook (2018 Countryman Press). All of the recipes can be prepared outdoors over fire using a number of different techniques: grilling, foil cooking, ash cooking, Dutch oven cooking and more! 

I have also photographed two cookbooks written by my friend, Stephanie Weaver: The Migraine Relief Plan and The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook.

Corporate Food Photography

I also do free-lance photography work with many companies. From ebook development to product photography, I do it all. Companies include Sun-Maid Raisins, Gourmia, Abuelita Chocolate, Tanimura & Antle and Cuttingboard.com.

Press: You can read the reviews of my cookbook and my blog here.

Book, product review policy

You can find over 500 recipes, most of which are my own, here on my blog. I periodically write about some of my travels with my family. Most of my product reviews are very pertinent to my blog and my cooking philosophy.

They tend to be cooking ingredients and cooking products. I also review cookbooks from time to time, again, as long as it fits my blog. I focus on real meals, mostly unprocessed, from all around the globe. 

I will not accept goods in exchange for a guaranteed review. If I mention a company, event or product, it’s because I like it, have used it myself, and truly believe in it.

I do not like to fill my blog with product reviews, so I am very particular about what I choose. I do like to share what I love on social media on a regular basis.

How we can work together:

• Sponsored posts and videos
• Recipe development
• Self-Publishing consultation
• Sponsored cookbooks
• Giveaways
• Promotions
• Photography
• Videos
• Graphic Design
• Product reviews
• Represent your brand at an event or conference.

Contact Me!

If you would like to contact me about any business opportunities, media kit, your cooking philosophy, kayaking, Persian culture, or anything at all, you can email me here: Laura AT familyspice DOT com