Mariann Vandenberg

President at Judith M. Fertig, Inc.

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Overview

Judith M. Fertig is an award-winning author and culinary expert specializing in Midwestern cuisine and barbecue. Originally a medical technologist from the University of Kansas, she later trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London. She is the president of Judith M. Fertig, Inc. and owner of Travels With Taste.

Residing in Kansas, Judith is deeply connected to her Midwestern roots, which she explores through her writing. She believes that "Food tells a story that appeals to all the senses, " a philosophy that infuses her work. Her focus is on the rich culinary traditions and bountiful harvests of the American heartland.

She and her grilling partner formed the "BBQ Queens" after a radio host declared that women couldnt barbecue.

Topics They Care About

Midwestern Cuisine
An authority on the subject, she has authored multiple award-nominated cookbooks celebrating the food of the American heartland, from baking to home cooking.
Barbecue & Grilling
As one half of the competitive "BBQ Queens" duo, she has co-authored several popular books on barbecue, grilling, and smoking.
Culinary Storytelling
Believes that food connects people to history, culture, and place, a philosophy that is central to her work as a food writer and novelist.

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Work History

2010
President at Judith M. Fertig, Inc.
2005 - 2010
Roxanne at Electrified Cooks
11-1998
Owner at Travels With Taste
11-1998
Travels With Taste at Travels With Taste

Education

1962 - 1964
Medical Technology from The University of Kansas

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