Rowan Jacobsen Title: Contributing Writer Education: M.F.A. in Creative Writing, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Location: Calais, Vermont Expertise: Science and nature, food, travel Experience Rowan Jacobsen is the author of nine books on food and sustainability and a two-time James Beard Award winner. Rowan has also written for Harper’s, The Atlantic, Scientific American, Smithsonian, The New York Times, The Washington Post and Businessweek, among others. The 2015 and 2019 editions of Best American Science and Nature Writing include pieces of Rowan’s work, and he has also been anthologized in Best Food Writing. His book A Geography of Oysters and his EatingWell article “Or Not to Bee” have both earned James Beard Awards. 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.