Robin Sparks Title: Food Writer Education: University of Arizona, University of Arizona - School of Law Location: Tucson, Arizona Expertise: African-American History, African Heritage Diet, Soul Food, African-American Heritage Diet, Public Policy Robin Sparks writes about food, health, nutrition, history, and culture at Collards Are The Old Kale. Her site is devoted to the African Heritage Diet which is plant-based, local, sustainable and organic. Robin has been featured on several podcasts, ABC World News, The Washington Post, The Houston Chronicle, Parade, Food52, Refinery29, The Feed Feed, The Kitchn, Blavity, The Spruce Eats, Grandbaby-cakes.com and soulPhoodie.com. What is the best meal you have ever eaten? The best meal I have ever eaten was breakfast when as a child, my grandmother made me fresh sausage, and biscuits drizzled with homemade elderberry jelly. Education I have a BA in Psychology and a JD from the University of Arizona. 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.