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Lauren McDowell

Lauren McDowell’s journey into food culture was ingrained during childhood, where she grew up on the Texas Gulf Coast. Her passion for great food only got worse during her time studying at The University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with degrees in English and Public Relations.  After her stint living on a farm as a Peace Corps Volunteer, she headed to New York University to complete a Master’s degree in Food Studies. Since arriving in NYC, Lauren has spent her time working as a cheesemonger, writing about cheese, food and culture, and teaching classes in academic and retail settings. 

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