Carla Snyder
After a semester studying in Europe, it became obvious to Carla Snyder that a large portion of the world didn’t eat to live, but lived to eat. With a BA in Journalism in hand, she began a 30-year culinary journey as a caterer, cooking school teacher, artisan baker, food writer, corporate culinary event planner, cookbook co-author and co-owner of Kitchen Counter Points cooking school. Carla’s passion for all cuisines has helped thousands to get delicious food on the dinner table with more ease, fun and style. With “pen-pal” Meredith Deeds, Carla is the author of 5 cookbooks including The Big Book of Appetizers, a nominee for the 2007 James Beard Awards. The duo is presently busy at work on The Little Black Dress Cookbook (2010).
Areas of Expertise
Recipe Development
Conference-Trade Show Representation
Cooking Classes/Demonstrations
Media Tours
Lectures/Presentations
Corporate Culinary Teambuilding
Media
Fox Morning News Indianapolis, Cincinnatti
Martha Stewart Living Radio
The Plain Dealer
Lake Effect Radio, Dinner Plans
Cleveland Home Decor Magazine
Good Morning Cleveland
Feast! Magazine, regular contributor
Akron Magazine
Better Homes and Gardens
Family Fun
Bon Appétit
Specialties
American Regional
French
Appetizers
Desserts
Entertaining/Parties
Classes and Demos
Sur la Table
Central Market
Whole Foods
Cooks Wares
Kitchen Art
Food Network Fabulous Food Show
Food Fest
Borders
Viking
Meredith Deeds
After growing up in the restaurant business and spending two years at California State Polytechnic University’s Restaurant School, Meredith Deeds set out on a career that, 20 years later, has allowed her to cook, teach, and write (all over the country) in all places big and small. Meredith’s passion for fresh, seasonal cooking combined with her fun, energetic, “you can do it!” approach to teaching, writing, speaking and culinary event planning has not just helped hundreds of people feel good about cooking, it’s given them the confidence they need to express their own creativity in the kitchen. With “pen-pal” Carla Snyder, Meredith is the author of several cookbooks, including The Big Book of Appetizers, a nominee for the 2007 James Beard Awards.
Areas of Expertise
Recipe Development
Recipe Testing
Cooking Classes/Demonstrations
Media Tours
Corporate Culinary Teambuilding
Spokesperson
Conference/Tradeshow Representation
Copywriting
Media
Good Morning Cleveland
The Dallas Morning News
The Plain Dealer
Fox Morning News, Dallas
Bon Appétit
Better Homes and Gardens
NPR’s Studio 360
Family Fun Magazine
Cooking Light
Chile Pepper Magazine
Prevention
Better Health and Living, Food Editor
Specialties
American Regional
Appetizers
Children
Desserts
Entertaining/Parties
Ethnic Cuisine
Seasonal
Soups
Appearances
The Fabulous Food Show
Central Market
Whole Foods
Sur la Table
Westside Market
