Tara Mataraza Desmond Title: Chef Educator, Cookbook Author, Recipe Developer Education: Villanova University, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Location: Philadelphia, PA Tara Mataraza Desmond is a chef educator, cookbook author, and recipe developer, focused on food for health and wellness. She has contributed to television productions for the Food Network and to several cookbooks, including those for Philadelphia restaurants Fork and Vetri. Her writing and original recipes have appeared in Philadelphia Style magazine and the Philadelphia Inquirer. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.