Matthew Lardie is a talented food and travel writer, as well as a recipe developer based in Durham, NC. He specializes in taking an anthropological approach to food writing, exploring the stories behind what we eat and cook while focusing on culinary travel, primarily in Southeastern Europe and the East Coast of the United States. He has a diverse background, having held numerous managerial positions in various industries, such as higher education, non-profit, food service, catering/events, and retail. His experience in these sectors has given him skills that range from hiring and recruiting to operations, strategic planning, event management, marketing, outreach, and production. Matthew is an expert in communicating effectively with a diverse constituency, and he works well both independently and as part of a team. He is available for a variety of contract work, including event consulting and management, recipe development for brands and organizations, personal chef services, and small-scale catering. Matthew is also keen on culinary event coverage and food destination exploration and offers his clients exceptional services that will meet their needs.