Our Contributors

JIM CONNOLLY is an editorial and corporate photographer with numerous awards from The National Press Photographers Association, NJ Press Association and Society of Newspaper Design. His clients include Samsung, iCims, The New York Times, Time Magazine and New Jersey Monthly.

HANNAH HOWARD is the author of the memoirs Feast: True Love in and Out of the Kitchen and Plenty: A Memoir of Food and Family. She teaches writing classes, loves stinky cheese, and lives in Frenchtown with her family. hannahhoward.nyc.

JULIAN HUARTE, a former chef, is a talented photographer specializing in editorial and commercial work. His unique blend of culinary and artistic experience brings a distinctive perspective to his photography. Follow @ julianhuartephoto to see more of his work.

CAROLLE HUBER is a landscape architect in Morristown. She gravitates toward residential design and sustainable projects, with the goal of inspiring awe, while doing right by the environment. carollehuber.com

LAUREN JOHNSON is a freelance writer and artist based in Hunterdon County. Her writing has appeared in Bridgewater City Lifestyle, Edible Philly, Grid Philly, Grow Magazine, and River Towns Magazine, among others. laurenjohnsonart.com, yeahwritelauren.com.

MIANA JUN’s photography work ranges from portraiture and weddings to food- and nature-inspired projects. When she’s not behind the camera, you may find her cooking delicious meals, hiking, bird watching, or traveling around the globe. @mianajunphotography

VIOLET KARYN is a commercial business photographer with expertise in portraiture, culinary and product photography. Her expertise in lighting, art direction, styling, and posing results in captivating visual representations of each and every brand she works with. violetkaryn.com

KENDAL NICOLE LAMBERT is on a mission to scope out all the amazing things about the Garden State. From the best wineries to the most historic landmarks, her work in Jersey’s Best, NJ Flavor, and the Star Ledger shows readers how to live like a local in whichever town they visit.

FRAN McMANUS is a freelance writer and educator focused on the web of culinary, social, ecological, and economic relationships that deepen our experience—and love—of place. Through her Flavor Fundamentals workshops, she encourages children to explore and appreciate flavor.

JULIA MULLANEY is a food and lifestyle writer based in Essex County. She is a published cookbook author and founder of Five Ingredient Feast, a weekly e-newsletter featuring recipes of five ingredients or less. Instagram at simplydeliciousblogger, or fiveingredientfeast.com

LARISA NIEDLE is a commercial food, beverage, and product photographer. Her work is bright, colorful, and whimsical, often with a sense of humor. It has appeared in magazines, grocery aisles, and NYC displays. More information available at larisaniedle.com

MARISA PROCOPIO is a lifelong writer, artist, and forager. A longtime contributor to EJ, her work has also appeared in Industry Magazine (NY and NJ) and her blog is a Gourmand World Cookbook Award nominee. evesapple.substack.com

LAUREN THEIS is director of education at Raritan Headwaters, yoga instructor, flower arranger and pet portraitist. She creates the weekly chalkboard at the HLT Farmers Market in Flemington. laurentheis.com

JILL WALDBIESER is a writer, recipe developer, and risk-taker who lives in Bucks County, PA. She has worked in professional test kitchens, been a culinary moderator for The Food Network, and writes about food and spirits for publications including Eating Well, CNN, EverydayHealth.com, and Huffington Post.

HANK ZONA is a wine-themed event planner and writes about food and drink for a variety of media outlets, including Wall Street Journal, Travel & Leisure and Food 52. Find more on social media and in his “Raise A Glass” column in Jersey’s Best magazine.