Expertise: Recipe development since 2018, recipe editing, food writing, vegetarian cooking
Education: BA in Theatre from Northwestern University, self-taught home cook
Location: Chicago, Illinois
About Phoebe
As the Love & Lemons editor and recipe developer, I develop and test recipes alongside Jeanine, preparing each dish multiple times to verify clarity, timing, measurements, and flavor balance. I evaluate ingredient substitutions, portion sizes, and cooking methods to ensure reliable, consistent results for cooks of all skill levels.
As editor, I carefully review every recipe to make sure the instructions are clear, approachable, and easy to follow. I think through potential questions a home cook might have and refine the steps so they feel intuitive and practical in a real kitchen. I love working on everything from easy dinners to healthy breakfasts to baking recipes, but I have a soft spot for summer salads. There’s nothing better than a ripe tomato!
In addition to my work on the website, I’ve collaborated on three Love & Lemons cookbooks. I co-authored the New York Times bestseller Love & Lemons: Simple Feel Good Food and worked as a recipe tester and food styling assistant on Love & Lemons Every Day. I also co-authored Love & Lemons: Pop of Flavor, which will be released in October 2026.
Features
US New and World Report, New York Magazine
Fun Facts
- I fell in love with cooking one summer when I was working on an organic vegetable farm. I brought home so many extra veggies that I had to start experimenting in the kitchen!
- My husband Alex and I love traveling together. Our favorite destinations include Kyoto, Cinque Terre, Yosemite National Park, and Paris.
- You can catch me on Season 8, Episode 9 of NBC Universal’s Chicago Fire.
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