JOSHUA COATES is an Allentown-based photographer who relishes the work because it enables him to be a part of some of the best moments in people’s lives. In addition to photography, Josh has worked for more than 15 years in hospitality, both behind the bar and as a beverage consultant.
LENORA DANNELKE, an independent journalist covering food, travel, and anything fun, resides in Old Allentown. She has never eaten a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Her pet peeve is seeing “macaron” misspelled as “macaroon,” especially by a bakery.
AMY FRITCH is currently obsessed with making focaccia. When not sticking her hands in dough, she is a recipe writer, food stylist, gardener, sewist, and resident of Easton. Find her at amyfritch.com or on Instagram@fritchblade.
JASON HOOK is a chef, photographer, consultant and owner of H2O Kitchen, an elite in-home dining service for private and corporate groups. Based in West Wyomissing, he’s worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and top hotels in New York and Paris. He can be reached at h2okitchen@gmail.com.
AMBER HULVAT is a photographer with over a decade of experience photographing weddings, portraits, and food. Raised in the Lehigh Valley, her passion for photography shines through every frame. With a love for storytelling and an eye for detail, Amber brings a unique perspective to her work.
DAVID JOACHIM has authored, edited, or collaborated on more than 50 cookbooks, including the award-winning Food Substitutions Bible. He lives in the Lehigh Valley and co-writes with his son, Maddox, DigestThis.news, a monthly newsletter containing food news from farm to fork. David is the editorial director of WickedKitchen.com.
MADDOX JOACHIM is a chef at Kalaya in Philadelphia, run by James Beard Award winner Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon. He previously worked at Osteria (also in Philadelphia) and in kitchens in the Lehigh Valley. Maddox co-writes the DigestThis.news with his dad, David.
MICHAEL JOYCE is a Lehigh Valley native, chef, and local food advocate who has worked in New York City and Philadelphia. When he’s not behind the stove at Bolete Restaurant, you can find him digging in his compost pile or searching for the perfect cortado with his wife, Alix.
LIZZIE LEIGH enriches connection from “across the pond” in Wiltshire, UK, through poetry and well-being services. She maintains the ancient tradition of writing poetically about tea, as well as inspiring others to deepen their kinship with nature. Lizzie is the author of Distinguished Leaves: Poems for Tea-Lovers. You can find her online home at lizzieleigh.xyz
ROBERTO QUEZADA-DARDÓN was born in Guatemala and raised in the San Gabriel Valley suburb of Los Angeles. He attended UCLA film school and worked as a filmmaker for 25 years, focusing on lighting and camera work. He lives in Bucks County and works as a professional portrait, food, and architectural photographer.
MARIA RODALE is the author of Love Nature Magic, the cookbook Scratch, and Organic Manifesto. She is also the children’s book author Mrs. Peanuckle. But most importantly, she is a crazy gardener and cook who lives in Pennsylvania.
OLAF STARORYPINSKI has been taking photographs for over 45 years. His work has been published and exhibited internationally. He describes himself as “visually preoccupied” and has a deep appreciation for all art, food, and wine. Born and raised in London, he lives in the Lehigh Valley.
TIM VETTER is a teacher, writer, and podcaster living in Brooklyn, NY. He often spends time in Eastern Pennsylvania while visiting family in the Poconos. Tim’s Instagram and podcast, The Voyages of Tim Vetter, feature stories from his travels around the world as well as interviews with fascinating guests.
Are you a writer or photographer with a story to tell? Contact us for contributors’ guidelines at editorial@ediblelehighvalley.com.
