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Maria Lewczyk

location-pin Atlanta, GA

School: University of Georgia

Expertise: Recipe development; cooking techniques; beer, wine & cocktails; product testing; gardening & plant care

Maria Lewczyk

  • 10 years of experience writing about all things food as well as digital media and music
  • Writer for Taste of Home, Southern Living, Prevention Magazine, Bustle, Architectural Digest and Allure
  • Regular contributor to local food publications, covering the restaurant beat in Athens, Georgia

Experience

Maria is a writer with more than 10 years of experience in the world of food. She incorporates elements of history, culture and community into her recipe creations and is currently writing her first cookbook. At Taste of Home, her articles have ranged from techniques for making perfect pork chops to the secrets behind macaroni salad. She’s even written about birthday cakes for cats! Maria is also a personal cook for Atlanta locals and has contributed recipes to zines, community gatherings and brand partnerships.

Education

University of Georgia, bachelor's in journalism

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Taste of Home, a Trusted Media Brand, has been a reliable source for recipes, cooking tips and entertaining advice for more than 30 years. Every month, our content inspires well over 20 million home cooks to get creative in the kitchen. Each one of our 40 thousand recipes has gone through a rigorous testing and approval process to ensure we’re sharing the very best. Every snack, ingredient and product we recommend is tested by our team of culinary experts and professional product testers—the best of the best earn our Test Kitchen-Preferred seal of approval. Learn more about Taste of Home and our Test Kitchen and editorial teams.

Articles & Recipes

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Oven-Baked Bone-In Pork Chops

Spending time cooking and preparing meals during the week can be a challenge. We’re always on the hunt for quick
Oven Baked Bone In Pork Chops

How to Make Oven-Baked Bone-In Pork Chops for a More Upscale Dinner

Spice up your week with juicy oven-baked bone-in pork chops that will leave your mouth watering!
cat sniffing a cat cake

How to Make a Birthday Cake for Your Cat

Show your cat a little extra love on their special day with this homemade cat birthday cake recipe! Whether your cat prefers tuna or chicken, this protein-packed cake will leave them meowing for more.