Handle the Heat: About Me

Hi. I'm Tessa. I'm writing to you from the giant oven that is Phoenix, Arizona. I've lived in California and Australia but for most of my life I've called Arizona home. Currently finishing in culinary school and a bachelor's degree. The thought of trying a new recipe excites every part of me more than almost anything else. I could stare at Food Gawker and sift through cookbooks and food magazines for hours. And I do.

I started this blog in April of 2009 as a way to document my own experiences with cooking and baking and to join the amazing community of lovely food bloggers. So far I've loved every second of participating in the food blogging world... even the times when my plate of food goes cold because I just spent 15 minutes taking photos of it. My first cookbook will be released in 2013 by Running Press!!

I hope you enjoy your time here on my blog and find a recipe (or a few) you end up trying. If you have any questions, comments, or are interested in working with me (freelance writing & recipe development, brand ambassador, etc), here's how to contact me:

tessa@handletheheat.com

@handleheat on twitter

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Appearances & Interviews:

Blogher Food 2011 Panelist
30 Under 30: Futurist Foodies
Food Bloggers and Their Influence on Produce Consumers - Produce Business Magazine October 2011

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