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Emily Paster

Emily Paster is a Chicago-based food writer and cookbook author known for approachable recipes that blend Jewish cooking traditions with modern American home cooking. She is the creator of the blog West of the Loop, where she shares seasonal recipes, entertaining ideas, and culinary insights drawn from her Midwestern kitchen. Paster has also authored cookbooks focused on making global and Jewish-inspired flavors accessible for everyday cooks.

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