Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
School
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Expertise
Recipe development for home cooking, restaurants, chef profiles
- In 2009, Alexandra founded "Pick Up The Fork," an award-winning food and travel blog turned web series featured in The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, BBC, and Rolling Stone.
- She served as head of content for a major digital culinary network, collaborating with chefs around the world to produce documentaries and master cooking classes.
- She co-founded Donut Therapy in Buenos Aires — Argentina's first U.S.-style donut shop — which evolved from a pop-up stand into a celebrated brick-and-mortar destination.
Experience
Alexandra has spent nearly two decades writing, editing, and developing content for both digital and print outlets. She began her career as a freelance writer and has contributed to publications such as Saveur, Eater, and Bon Appétit. Throughout her career, Alexandra has consulted for hospitality brands, produced on-camera segments for Netflix, and authored cookbooks.
Education
Alexandra earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and Latin American studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and coursework in social sciences at Universidad de Buenos Aires.
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