Jackie Freeman is a professional chef whose work spans the range of restaurant kitchens, exotic (and not-so-exotic) destinations as a private chef, a borderline-hippie cheese maker and farmhand, a culinary instructor, recipe developer, and food stylist. She is the author of Easy Beans: Simple, Satisfying Recipes That Are Good For You, Your Wallet, and The Planet, as well as A Hearty Book of Veggie Sandwiches: Vegan and Vegetarian Paninis, Wraps, Rolls, and More. She lives in Seattle with her family.