School
DigiPen Institute of Technology, University of Washington
Expertise
Asian Cuisine, Pacific Northwest Dining, Baking & Desserts
- Sarah has worked as a freelance writer and editor for food blogs, travel articles, and more.
- She first learned to bake by making Christmas cookies every year with her German god-grandmother; the recipe is a family secret.
- Although she has already eaten her way through Hong Kong, China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, and Singapore, she hopes someday to visit and try the cuisine in her father's home country, Laos.
Experience
Sarah is a home baker who loves exploring local restaurants, finding hidden foodie gems, and connecting to her Chinese culture and family via food. Outside of work, Sarah has self-published her poetry book about food, complete with her own illustrations. In her spare time, she loves watching spooky movies with her pet cat.
Education
Sarah has a bachelor of fine arts degree in digital arts and animation with an English minor from Digipen Institute of Technology. She also has a certificate in editing from the University of Washington.
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