Joy Manning Title: Food Writer Education: NYU, Temple Univeristy Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Home cooking, Nutrition, Health Joy Manning is a health writer, recipe developer, and the founding editor of Edible Philly. She is based in Philadelphia and has over 19 years of experience as a writer and editor. Her work has appeared in national publications, including Eating Well, The Washington Post, Women’s Health, Shape, and Food & Wine. Joy was nominated for a James Beard Journalism Award and an IACP award, and her work was anthologized in The Best Food Writing book series. A self-taught cook, Joy has become a master recipe developer by learning from every chef she interviews and every cookbook she opens. She enjoys teaching plant-based cooking and has given talks on writing, storytelling, and networking. Joy’s favorite dish to bring to a potluck is hummus. Education Joy graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and received a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Temple University. 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.