Jan Valdez See More Title: Content Update EditorLocation: Chicago, IllinoisEducation: B.A. in Culinary Arts, The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of ChicagoExpertise: Recipe development, recipe testing, writing and editing- Senior culinary specialist at Weber Inc.- Former product development test kitchen assistant for Pampered ChefExperienceJan Valdez has years of experience working in test kitchens, primarily in research and development and product development. Her experience in the Good Housekeeping test kitchen in New York City launched a career in professional test kitchens. Along with being a recipe developer and recipe tester, she is also a food photographer and food stylist. Her work has been published in various food magazines and cookbooks. About EatingWell EatingWell, a People Inc. Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn more about us and our editorial process.