Sarasota Magazine Food Writer Lauren Jackson’s Job Is Harder Than You Think

Food writer sounds like a dream job. And for Lauren Jackson, in many ways it is. As Eat & Drink Editor for Sarasota Magazine, Lauren spends her days marrying her culinary background with her passion for writing.But being a food writer is about more than enjoying free dinners on the company dime.Lauren recently joined Dalia in The Zest’s studio at WUSF for a conversation about what the job entails.Related episodes:Meet Food Critic Helen FreundCouples in the Kitchen: Melissa Santell & Bryce Bonsack“The Sporkful” Host Dan Pashman on Pasta, Podcasting & Imposter SyndromeFor Ginain Grayes of CookPraySlay & Cook the Garden, Growing Food Is a Spiritual Experience