Speakers Bureau:
Laura Taxel
Laura Taxel has been writing about food and the people who prepare it for 25 years. Her articles appear in local, regional, and national publications. She has won numerous Excellence In Journalism awards from The Press Club of Cleveland and the competition sponsored by the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists. In 2004, 2006, and 2008 her work was chosen for Best Food Writing, a national anthology published annually. Taxel is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the Cleveland chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International. She still finds it hard to believe she earns a living as a professional eater.
- Speaking Fee: $250
- Hometown: Cleveland Hts., OH
- Restrictions: Increased fee for locations outside of Cleveland-area.
Laura Taxel's Speaking Topics
The Making of Cleveland Ethnic Eats: Adventures in Eating
The author reveals the why, where, who, and what behind her book.
No Passport Required: Take a Trip Around the World Without Leaving Greater Cleveland
What's here, where to find it, and what you'll find when you get there.
Cleveland Ethnic Eats: A Good Food Story
Learn about why eating ethnic is also a way to eat healthy.
Eating Ethnic: Something For Everybody
If you know where to go, there are ethnic restaurants and markets that can fill the bill for every occasion, any budget, all your moods, and a wide variety of tastes.
Ethnic Eating Adventures
The author shares stories of her experiences sampling foods and meeting people while researching her book Cleveland Ethnic Eats. Some of her adventures are funny, some are surprising, and all are guaranteed entertaining and informative.