Lauren Grant

Title: Contributing Writer
Education: Iowa State University
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Expertise: Recipe testing, food writing, content production

Lauren Grant is a food journalist, photographer and former editor with a penchant for frozen peas. She has worked in test kitchens for Better Homes & Gardens, Cuisine at Home and America's Test Kitchen, and has held editorial positions at Diabetic Living and Allrecipes. She has also worked with EatingWell, Taste of Home, Simply Organic and more, and was named a Better Homes & Gardens Stylemaker in 2021 and 2022. Lauren founded and runs Zestful Kitchen, a website devoted to wholesome cooking and trustworthy recipes. She lives with her husband, Greg, and dog, Indiana, in a series of cities their fully remote jobs have fortuitously allowed them to explore.

Education

B.S. in Food Science and Journalism, Iowa State University

About EatingWell

EatingWell, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn more about us and our editorial process.

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