Laura Manzano Title: Food writer, recipe developer, and food stylist Education: The College of William and Mary Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. Laura Manzano is a writer, food stylist, and recipe developer.HighlightsContributor to Martha Stewart, Delish, The Kitchn, Simply Recipes, The Spruce Eats, Serious EatsProfessional food stylist for over five yearsProfessional recipe tester for over six years Experience Laura Manzano grew up in the restaurant industry—her father is a chef and restaurant owner in Florida, so she was working the line of his 160-seat restaurant from the time she was 13. She studied writing and film at The College of William and Mary in Virginia, and moved to New York immediately afterward to attend NYU's Summer Publishing Institute. Soon after moving to New York, Laura joined the team at meal kit delivery service Martha & Marley Spoon. There, she managed the test kitchen, produced photoshoots, styled food and props, and tested recipes. After a few years there, she left to work at an agriturismo in Tuscany for a season, and returned to New York to begin a freelance career that keeps her excited about and engaged with food every single day. Currently, Laura styles food for photography and video, develops and tests recipes for various publications and cookbook authors, and writes about food and cooking—both for work and for fun. In her free time, she cooks for herself nearly every day. About Martha Stewart Martha Stewart, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, teaches and inspires over 7 million readers a month with tested-until-perfected recipes, elevated home and entertaining ideas, and creative DIY projects. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.