Restaurant Critic
Houston Press
Became lead restaurant reviewer and food writer in June 2000

Food Columnist
Natural History Magazine
Author of “A Matter of Taste,” a column exploring issues in food history, food science and culinary anthropology. 1995-1999.

Radio Commentator
National Public Radio
Commenting on food and culture around the world on Weekend Edition, Sunday

Editor in Chief
Chile Pepper Magazine
Edited the “journal of hot and spicy foods” August 1999-June 2000

Food Editor
Austin Chronicle
1991-1994

Contributor
Gourmet, Saveur, Fine Cooking, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Cooking Light, Ecotraveler, Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Freelance food features for national magazines and newspapers.

Judge
Clicquot Wine Book of the Year Competition.
1997, 1998, 1999.

Founder and Head Judge
Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
The world’s largest hot sauce competition, founded in 1991.