Born and raised in Chicago, Amelia Levin is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times, Edible Chicago, and other regional publications as well as in various food and restaurant industry trade magazines. A certified professional chef, Amelia also develops and tests recipes for chefs and media outlets, including Oxmoor House's Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast series. Additionally, she helps out at the Green City Market, Chicago's largest farmers' market. Visit her at amelialevin.com.