Allie is a professional food writer and editor for Lifehacker.com. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in Drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and Baking Arts.

Allie worked professionally as a private chef and cake decorator, honing her craft in New York City at places like Balthazar, Bien Cuit, The Chocolate Room, Billy’s Bakery, and Whole Foods. She spent evenings as a chef instructor, and also earned a master’s degree at Hunter College for teaching English.

Allie’s YouTube channel, Thainybites, features recipes and baking tricks. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.