Amy Sherman is a San Francisco based freelance writer who has contributed to publications including Afar, Architectural Digest, Food Network, Gastronomica, Wine Enthusiast, Taste Cooking and Martha Stewart. She is the author of Williams-Sonoma New Flavors for Appetizers, A Microwave, A Mug, A Meal and WinePassport: Portugal. Her recipe development clients include T-fal, Cargill, Nasoya and USA Pears. She also works for agencies and corporate clients and recently took on the additional role of city food expert for Trafalgar Tours.