Christabel Lobo Christabel Lobo is a freelance food writer and illustrator based between Washington, D.C., and India. She has contributed to Allrecipes, Zagat, OpenTable, EatingWell, Cooking Light, Insider, Taste of Home, and more. About Allrecipes Home cooks are our heroes; it's as simple as that. Allrecipes, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the world’s largest community-driven food site, providing trusted resources to more than 60 million home cooks each month. Every day, cooks from around the world publish doably delicious recipes, while our team of editorial and kitchen professionals cover the world's top food news and trends. Learn more about us and our editorial process.