Benson, Jyl

Jyl Benson began her editorial career with the" New Orleans Times-Picayune" and served as a regional reporter for both the "New York Times" and "Time" magazine. A native New Orleanian and passionate home cook since childhood, she serves as curator of community affairs for the Southern Food and Beverage Institute, as food and dining editor for "Avenue" magazine, and as a roving reporter for the radio show "Louisiana Eats! "