Linda Dean
San Francisco, CA
Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY
Program: Associate in Culinary Arts
Focus: Developed a comprehensive understanding of global cuisines and essential cooking techniques. Engaged in intensive hands-on practice in both kitchens and real-world settings, guided by expert chefs. This program emphasized the application of culinary skills in professional environments, preparing students for a variety of roles in the culinary industry.
City, University of London, London, UK
Program: BA Journalism
Focus: Gained expertise in media studies with a strong foundation in reporting, editing, and communicating. While the program focuses broadly on journalism, the skills acquired apply to food journalism, including the ability to analyze and report on food culture and culinary trends effectively.
Culinary Arts, Food Journalism, Global Cuisine, Exploration, Recipe Development, Cultural Food Studies, Culinary Travel and Storytelling
Linda Dean, who has over 10 years of experience in cooking and writing about food, runs the website HeyThatTastesGood.com. She focuses on sharing the true flavors of foods from all over the world, learning from real cooking experiences.
Whether it’s making Italian rice balls with a grandmother in Sicily or talking with farmers in Vietnam early in the morning, Linda’s approach to food is all about real people and their traditions.
She knows a lot about traditional cooking and how to make recipes that bring out the best in cultural flavors. Linda’s work is perfect for anyone who wants to really understand and enjoy foods from different parts of the world, presented in a way that feels like you’re there, sharing a meal and a story.
Key Accomplishments
- More than 10 years of working in cooking and food writing, learning from cooks all around the world.
- Created heythattastesgood.com, a website where she shares real and heartwarming food stories and recipes from different cultures.
- Specializes in finding and sharing unique, true flavors from around the world, making sure each recipe tells a story of its own.
- Known for her deep involvement in local cooking traditions, whether it’s learning from home cooks or chatting with local farmers, and bringing those rich flavors and stories to people everywhere.
Experience
Linda Dean’s passion for cooking began with her fascination for the authentic and varied tastes found in kitchens around the world. Inspired by the rich stories and traditions in each dish she encountered, she immersed herself in culinary arts and food journalism.
Her extensive travels and hands-on experience, from rolling arancini in Sicily to early morning market visits in Vietnam, gave her a deep appreciation of food’s connection to culture and memory.
Over the years, Linda has honed her skills, blending culinary art with storytelling. At heythattastesgood.com, she shares these experiences, offering recipes that bring global kitchens into the homes of her readers.
Her work helps people understand the background of dishes and encourages them to try cooking them, boosting their confidence and knowledge in the kitchen.
Personal Interests
Linda loves the storytelling aspect of cooking, particularly when it involves reviving old, handwritten recipes or uncovering hidden culinary gems in small eateries.
Currently, she is focused on capturing the essence of traditional dishes in a way that respects their origins while making them accessible to modern cooks.
She enjoys merging her professional expertise with her personal passion for exploring culinary history. Linda is always eager to refine her cooking techniques and recipe collection, aiming to enhance the authentic flavors while sharing their unique stories with a broader audience.
