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Sarasota Magazine food writer Lauren Jackson's job is harder than you think

Sarasota Magazine food and drink editor Lauren Jackson walks us through a day in the life of a food writer.

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Food writer sounds like a dream job. And for Lauren Jackson, in many ways it is. As Eat & Drink Editor for Sarasota Magazine, Lauren spends her days marrying her culinary background with her passion for writing.

But being a food writer is about more than enjoying free dinners on the company dime.

Lauren recently joined Dalia in The Zest’s studio at WUSF for a conversation about what the job entails.

"I host a food podcast" is a great icebreaker at parties.