Martha Holmberg is a writer, editor, cook, and haphazard but diligent home gardener based in Portland, Oregon. During a ten-year stint as editor-in-chief of Fine Cookingmagazine, she continued her education in life and food, followed by five years as food editor of The Oregonian newspaper, which won numerous accolades under her leadership. Martha is the author of several cookbooks, including Modern Sauces, which was nominated for a James Beard and IACP award. She's frequently working on a number of projects at once, including books, essays, video cooking classes, writing classes, and whatever else appeals to her. Visit marthaholmberg.com to learn more about her.