Charlotte Pike is the author of Smoked (2017) and Fermented (2015), which was shortlisted for an André Simon Award, and The Hungry Student Cookbook series (2013), which won an International Gourmand Award. A graduate of the Ballymaloe Certificate Course, Charlotte has contributed to many cookbooks and publications by writing recipes and food styling and occasionally reports on food for BBC Radio. As a deeply passionate advocate of good food, Charlotte spends much of her time travelling the world learning about and searching for the best food and drink, and recreating recipes in her kitchen.

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