Elaine Khosrova is an independent writer who specializes in stories about food history and gastronomic culture. A former pastry chef and fellowship student at the Culinary Institute of America, Elaine holds a BS in food and nutrition. She began her career in food publishing as a test kitchen editor at "Country Living "magazine, followed by staff positions at "Healthy Living, Classic American Home", and "Sante Magazine". In 2007, she received a Gold Folio journalism award, and in 2008 she became the founding editor of "culture", a national consumer magazine about specialty cheese that continues...