About the Author

Deborah Krasner's articles on food, design, and kitchen equipment have appeared in "Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, " and "Cooks Illustrated, " among others. A regular guest on Public Radio International's "The Splendid Table" with Lynne Rossetto Kasper, Krasner is also an active member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP), a Certified Culinary Professional (CCP), and she serves on the board of "Gastronomica" magazine. A kitchen designer, she is the author of several books on food and design, including "Kitchens for Cooks: Planning Your Perfect Kitchen." She lives with her family in Vermont.