Comments on: Portrait of a Gourmand – Amy Scattergood – Food Editor

By: Deb Chance

Deb Chance — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:31:16 +0000

You will love this! I have been following Amy’s writing and life for some time now because she is from Iowa, like me! But about a year ago I became so busy that I didn’t have time to indulge in my obsession with her. Today while reading your amazing blog, there she was!!! What a small world and what a wonderful life you must have to be so talented and able to follow your dream(s)!

By: Leah

Leah — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:29:26 +0000

What a fantastic portrait, T&D, both visually and in the literary sense. And it really does nail Amy – she is an incredible editor, a writer’s editor, and I’m truly blessed to be on her team, too. Her calm, her leadership and her knowledge make her such a gift to people who love to read about food, and her poetry seeps through everywhere. Thanks for capturing one of the outliers on the inside (if that makes any sense).

By: foodwoolf

foodwoolf — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:19:08 +0000

I agree. Amy is incredible. And, it turns out, incredibly photogenic. I really value the lessons Amy has taught me and continues to teach me about writing, journalism and what it takes to be a writer in the world. Just when I think I have a clue what I’m doing, Amy gently shows me how to be better. I have a lot to learn about writing and I couldn’t think of a better teacher to have.

By: Emily Green

Emily Green — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:47:33 +0000

I especially loved everything.

By: Broderick @ Savory Exposure

Broderick @ Savory Exposure — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:05:44 +0000

I’m just in love with that first shot. Love this post

By: Joy

Joy — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:41:56 +0000

The photos are just plain gorgeous…and so is Amy, who sounds more like a good friend than a boss you don’t want to meet in the hallway!

By: Gaby

Gaby — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:40:02 +0000

She seems like a fabulous boss… and friend too! Lucky you!

By: The Italian Dish

The Italian Dish — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:47:21 +0000

Geez, I feel like a total slacker next to Amy – food editor, culinary school graduate, MFA in poetry, Masters in Religion from Yale …. such an accomplished person! How can you stand her? I bet she’s nice, too.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:41:41 +0000

It’s not often that one may conquer both the editorial and culinary worlds with ease and grace. Amy is an inspiration. This is a lovely portrait that is brimming with gorgeous photography.

By: Amy J

Amy J — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:12:26 +0000

What a wonderful person to have for a boss – someone that pushes you just a much as she pushed herself on toward excellence.