Curiousity. Creativity. Joy.
Hi!
I'm Taylor Ann Spencer, a professional recipe developer, food stylist, and cookbook collaborator based in New York City. Currently I work as a food editor at Delish.com, where I develop recipes, write articles specializing in food science and health, and style food for photo and video shoots.
I also work as a freelance cookbook collaborator, testing recipes, writing copy, and helping my clients bring their visions to life. And, in my (precious little) spare time, I write a Substack newsletter called Mostly Vegetarian, where I share approachable plant-forward recipes with my community each week.
As a self-confessed food nerd and lover, I love sharing my passion for it with others. Whether you make one of my recipes or just enjoy watching a video I've styled on repeat, I hope you enjoy!
My Personal Food Manifesto
As my family will definitely tell you, I have never been short of opinions on food. And like many of us, my personal relationship with it has morphed and grown, ranging from fascination to disgust to love and enjoyment.
I understand that everyone's perspective and journey with food is complex and ever-changing, and I don't presume to set any rules or principles for others, but I have developed a set of beliefs around food and cooking that I live by and am happy to share with others:
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Eating should be joyful and celebratory, an act to savor without judgment.
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Embracing all food in moderation allows us to maintain a healthy relationship with it.
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When we actively participate in creating our food, we gain even more nourishment from the process.
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The vast array of cooking techniques and ingredients in the world offers us endless opportunity for learning and discovery.
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Everyone has a unique food perspective and should be affirmed for following whatever eating style works for them.
Get in Touch!
One of my favorite things about the working in food is collaborating with others! If you'd like to connect with me, shoot me an email or a DM on instagram or linkedin!