My Publications & Published Works

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As a food writer, cookbook author, and memoirist, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to some of the most respected publications in the culinary and literary world. This page serves as a curated collection of my articles, essays, and features published in various newspapers and magazines, showcasing the breadth of my work beyond Leite’s Culinaria.

The New York Times

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Features

The Washington Post

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Features

The Los Angeles Times

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Features

Bon Appétit

Features and Essays

Yankee Magazine

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Features

Chicago Sun-Times

Dining Through the Decades
Features
  • Dining Through the Decades: Our Meals Are Smaller, Leaner and Quicker Now
  • Is Time Running Out to Stock Up on Champagne?
    • Published: July 28, 1999
    • A piece reflecting on Y2K and millennium celebrations, and the preparations for hosting a party at the dawn of a new era.
    • This article was published in the print edition and is not currently available online.
  • The Purist’s Guide to Tea
    • Published: April 28, 1999
    • An exploration of tea’s resurgence in popularity, delving into its history and various cultural influences.
    • This article was published in the print edition and is not currently available online.
  • Lights, Camera, Recipes! Videotaping Captures Treasured Family Traditions

Other articles, essays, and features of mine appeared Martha Stewart Living, Saveur, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Pastry Art & Design, Food Arts, Men’s Health, The Charlotte Observer, and more.