Ivy Odom Title: Contributing Writer Education: University of Georgia, L’Academie de Cuisine Location: Birmingham, Alabama Expertise: Recipe development, Southern cuisine and culture, video-based social media Now a senior editorial producer at Southern Living, Ivy Odom got her start developing recipes as a fellow in the former Time Inc. test kitchens before moving into video content. Ivy has hosted multiple food and lifestyle shows including The Southern Living Show and Hey Y’all, which launched the Southern Living TikTok and Snapchat platforms. Ivy lives in Birmingham with her husband, Luis, and dog, Basil. Education B.S. in Consumer Journalism, University of GeorgiaB.A. in Spanish, University of GeorgiaCulinary degree from L’Academie de Cuisine About EatingWell EatingWell, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn more about us and our editorial process.