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Dina Cheney

Dina Cheney is a freelance service journalist, recipe creator, and author. For nearly 25 years, she’s written lifestyle articles and created recipes for publications, such as SELF, Health, Prevention, Good Housekeeping, Parents, Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Nike, Bumble, The Knot, The Bump, Forbes Health, Bankrate, WW, and 24-Hour Fitness.

A graduate of Columbia College, Columbia University and the Institute of Culinary Education, Cheney is also a six-time author. Her cookbooks include The New Milks, Tasting Club, Williams-Sonoma New Flavors for Salad, Year-Round Slow Cooker, Meatless All Day, and Mug Meals. A devotee of podcasts, scenic views, Spotify, donuts, and fitness, Cheney lives in Connecticut with her husband and two teenage sons.

Background

  • Topics of expertise: Food/cooking, fitness, health, relationships, travel, in-depth profiles, home/garden
  • Years of experience in these topics: 25
  • Favorite travel destinations: France, Spain, Italy, Northern California, Colonial Williamsburg, Rhode Island, and coastal Delaware
  • Past applicable professions: Dina has taught hundreds of people to cook and conducted professional chocolate tastings all over the country.

Education and Experience

  • Education: B.A. in Cultural Anthropology, Columbia College, Columbia University and a professional culinary arts degree from The Institute of Culinary Education
  • Books or other publications: The New Milks, Tasting Club, Williams-Sonoma New Flavors for Salad, Year-Round Slow Cooker, Meatless All Day, and Mug Meals
  • Recognition: Cheney has been featured as a food expert in many media outlets, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Food & Wine, Cooking Light, Real Simple, and more. She’s also been interviewed on numerous TV and radio shows, including on Fox News, NPR, and NBC.
  • Other publications and brands she’s written for: SELF, Health, Prevention, Good Housekeeping, Parents, Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Nike, Bumble, The Knot, The Bump, Forbes Health, Bankrate, WW, and 24-Hour Fitness

About the Writer

  • Location: Riverside, Connecticut
  • Places She’s Lived: Maryland, Connecticut, New York City, and Northern California
  • Preferred Pronouns: she/her

Connect with Dina on her website