Emily Abrams is a Brooklyn-bred, San Diego-based private chef, food writer, and recipe developer with a passion for cooking creative, clean, and nutrient-dense meals for her clients. She has worked in just about every corner of the food world, from recruiting for the Food Network’s Chopped to writing for the James Beard Foundation to performance cooking for professional athletes. More than anything, Emily loves to travel and explore through cooking with local ingredients. When she’s not in the kitchen, you’ll find her hiking, checking out farmers’ markets, and searching for the best hidden gems around San Diego.