Meridith Ford Goldman is a food writer and stylist, chef, teacher and consultant who worked as the dining critic and food writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia, for six years.  Meridith obtained an associate degree in occupational science and a bachelor's degree in food marketing from Johnson and Wales University.

Meridith taught baking and pastry arts as a chef-instructor at Johnson & Wales University in Providence for six years.  Her blog, Life is Lemonade (www.lifeislemonade.com) highlights positive approaches to cooking and lifestyles. 

For your fabulous dinner party for eight, Meridith will help you plan the menu, consult on the shopping and help prepare the dinner.  The winning bidder will be responsible for the cost of all food and beverages.