Hi, I’m Gail Herring and I have a passion for preparing good food. For me, it’s about satisfying souls as well as stomachs. But I also love to teach – to share my passion so that others may benefit. So, Cook:Eat is my delight because I get to do them both!

I was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, as the oldest of three children, with a mom who was the baby of 16! Can you imagine?

Early on, I developed a love for cooking from the southern grandma who bore those 16 kids and allowed me the privilege of experimenting in her kitchen. At home in Baltimore, I continued experimenting in the kitchen and cooking for willing volunteers while continuing to develop my culinary skills. I knew I was on the right track when my mother asked me how I learned to cook so well.

Moving to Los Angeles, I was struck by its diverse cuisine and set myself on a journey to taste and enjoy each one. While intrigued by Mediterranean and Creole cuisine, I still hold firm to my southern family roots – comfort foods – with some modifications to make them more “figure friendly.”

Cook:Eat is a labor of love. I love what I do – it’s more than cooking, it’s a passion! I believe it shows.


Gail