edibleportland.com | 3 Thanks to these contributors for creating the stories in this issue… Dean Cambray is a skilled food and lifestyle photographer and cinematographer based in the USA. His collaborations span globally recognized clients in the food, restaurant, publishing, T.V., and advertising realms, and his work stands out for its creativity and authenticity. With 20 years of experience as a chef in Michelin-starred establishments in London and Paris, Dean offers a rare perspective as a talented food stylist and recipe developer. Dean's portfolio features 28 published books, including 13 self-published during his time in Australia and London. Jaime Bedard is an attorney by trade who currently works as a wine industry professional in the Willamette Valley. She is a chronicler of community and the sensory bounties of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Jaime prefers to highlight the edible's radical side: people and places providing quality and communion even when at odds with the bottom line. If you ask her, there is power in stories about our connection to food and drink. Mike Gaskins is a professional photographer/videographer specializing in capturing dynamic events, real estate, and aviation imagery. With a keen eye for detail and a background in aviation, he brings a unique perspective to his work, blending technical expertise with creative storytelling. Whether shooting high-energy or static subjects, he delivers compelling and engaging content. Adrian J.S. Hale has written professionally for over two decades. She has worked for various food and lifestyle publications, travel guides, and cookbooks. Starting in 2004, she had a regular food column at the Orlando Weekly, where she critiqued restaurants and wrote food related stories. For the past 20 years, she has been freelancing for publications such as Saveur, Portland Monthly, and others. She also worked as an editor on the Alice Waters’ led travel guide series, Truth, Love & Clean Cutlery. Scott F. Parker is a regular contributor to Edible Bozeman. His profile feature on Marc Sinclair, "Zen and the Art of Pain Au Chocolat," received the Best of Edible Award for best profile. Peter Platt is the founder and family co-owner of Andina Restaurant, the celebrated Peruvian restaurant in Portland’s Pearl District. Now in its 23rd year of operations, Andina continues to be a pioneer in exploring the frontier where “Peru meets the Pacific Northwest” through a unique seed breeding initiative now growing native Andean produce on partner Oregon farms. Victor Platt was born and raised in Oregon and is a co-owner and current Operations Director at Andina Restaurant. Elena Valeriote is a storyteller – a journalist, novelist, documentary producer, photographer, and person broadly curious about the craft of creating a story.The stories I am most interested in telling are centered on a strong sense of place and the belief that human beings are a part of – and not separate from – nature. My writing explores this connection between people and place primarily through topics related to farming, food, drinks, climate, culture, and travel. Hannah Wallace is a Portland-based freelance journalist who covers climate, food systems, regenerative agriculture, and other issues dear to her heart. Luke Wylde (they/he/x) is a winemaker, storyteller, and pseudo bon vivant that merrily lives in Portland. They are chameleonic, rarely slow down, and have myriad plates spinning across multiple mediums at all times. Ross Maloof is an Oregon based film photographer. He has over two decades of experience in the hospitality and beverage industry. He is part owner of Maloof wines in Forest Grove.
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