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Lauren Paige Richeson

Author,
Artist,
Epicure &
Bon Vivant.

Writer, editor, and author exploring food, beauty, culture, and the extraordinary stories hidden in everyday life. Based between Tuscany and wherever the story takes her.

Lauren Paige Richeson

About

A writer drawn to the extraordinary stories
hidden in everyday life.

"A true Scorpio — with a passion for the sea, Italian operas, 19th-century still life, and fruits de mer."

Lauren Paige Richeson is a writer and editor whose work explores the extraordinary stories hidden inside everyday things — ingredients, rituals, objects, and traditions that shape how we live.


Her reporting and essays span food, beauty, health, and culture, with bylines in National Geographic, Architectural Digest, Cherry Bombe, Essence, Life & Thyme, and more. She currently serves as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Chronicles, the bilingual print journal published by Officine Universelle Buly, and is the author of Avocado Obsession (Simon & Schuster).


Expertise

Food & Culinary Culture
History, anthropology, and politics of what we eat
Beauty & Wellness
Science-informed reporting, product testing, expert sourcing
Editorial Direction
Print & digital — English and French
Travel & Place
Narrative reporting rooted in culture and landscape
Brand Storytelling
Editorial strategy for brands with a point of view

Selected Writing

National Geographic

7 Extraordinary Ways to See the World Come Alive at Sunrise

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National Geographic

How the Potato Went From Banned to Beloved

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National Geographic

How the Simple Fork Almost Tore Apart the Fabric of Society

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Cherry Bombe

The Marseille Way — Issue No. 16: The Julia Child Issue

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Life & Thyme

The Legacy of a Legume

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Life & Thyme

How the Birth of Gin Created a System of Poverty for Profit

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Eaten Magazine

DOM — No. 12: Party

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Livekindly

Your Christmas Dinner Is Rooted in Black Culture

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Cookbook · Simon & Schuster · 2020

Avocado Obsession

An ingredient-driven cookbook celebrating the avocado in all its forms — savory, sweet, and everything in between. Available wherever books are sold.

Shop the Book →

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Selected Work

Stories about food, beauty,
wellness & the world.

Reported, researched, and written for the curious. Work from National Geographic, Architectural Digest, Essence, Cherry Bombe, Life & Thyme, and 20+ other publications.

Food & Culture

National Geographic

7 Extraordinary Ways to See the World Come Alive at Sunrise

Travel · Food→

National Geographic

How the Potato Went From Banned to Beloved

Food History→

National Geographic

How the Simple Fork Almost Tore Apart the Fabric of Society

Food History→

Cherry Bombe Magazine

The Marseille Way — Issue No. 16: The Julia Child Issue

Food · Culture→

Life & Thyme

The Legacy of a Legume

Food History→

Life & Thyme

How the Birth of Gin Created a System of Poverty for Profit

Food History→

Eaten Magazine

DOM — No. 12: Party

Food & Culture→

Livekindly

Your Christmas Dinner Is Rooted in Black Culture

Food History→

Essence Magazine

Chef Carla Hall Shares Her Favorite Holiday Flavors And Baking Tips

Culture→

Essence Magazine

Cookonnect Is Helping Everyday People Get Access To Their Own Personal Chef

Culture→

Essence Magazine

'For The Culture' Centers And Celebrates Black Women And Femmes In Food

Culture→

Essence Magazine

Carla Hall's New Culinary Line Celebrates Her Family's Food Traditions

Culture→

Essence Magazine

Chef Omar Tate On The Importance Of Showcasing Black Culture In Food

Culture→

The Kitchn

The Simple 3-Ingredient DIY Cleaner You Can Make From Your Pantry

Home→

The Kitchn

Say Goodbye to Pesky Paint Drips Forever with This Absurdly Easy Hack

Home→

The Kitchn

I Organized My Pantry Just Like Ina Garten — And Her Smart Idea Is Worth Every Penny

Home→

Simply Recipes

Selected Features

Food→

Taste of Home

Selected Features

Food→

Delish

Selected Features

Food→

Wine Enthusiast

Can a Sommelier Be Sober?

Food · Drink→

BuzzFeed Tasty

Selected Features

Food→

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together.

Services

Work
With Me.

I work with publications, brands, and creative teams to develop thoughtful editorial content rooted in research, storytelling, and cultural context. My work spans food, beauty, health, travel, and material culture — often focusing on the histories, science, and rituals behind everyday things.

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Editorial Writing & Reporting

Reported features, essays, and cultural storytelling across food, beauty, health, and travel. Topics include culinary history, ingredient and material storytelling, beauty and wellness, and place-based narratives. Bylines in 25+ national and international publications.

Features Essays Reported Pieces Service Journalism
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Editing & Commissioning

Editorial development and contributor management for magazines and brand publications. Services include developmental editing, story development and shaping, commissioning writers and contributors, and editorial package development. Currently serving as Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Chronicles for Officine Universelle Buly.

Developmental Editing Story Development Commissioning Bilingual
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Editorial Strategy

Consulting for brands and publishers developing editorial platforms or long-form storytelling initiatives. This includes editorial voice and positioning, content planning and frameworks, and story development and commissioning structures.

Voice & Positioning Content Planning Frameworks
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Recipe Development

Original recipe creation for editorial and brand projects, with experience across print and digital publications. Credits include Delish, Simply Recipes, Whole30, LIVEKINDLY, Wide Open Eats, and more.

Digital Print Testing Culinary Storytelling
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Beauty & Wellness Journalism

Science-informed reporting and editorial development for beauty and health coverage, including expert sourcing and product testing methodology. Former senior editor at Health.com and L'Oréal Paris Beauty Magazine.

Science-Backed Reporting Expert Sourcing Product Testing
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Brand Storytelling

Editorial consulting and storytelling development for brands creating thoughtful long-form content. From concept to voice to execution — helping brands at the intersection of culture, beauty, and lifestyle find and tell the story that sets them apart.

Positioning Voice Development Long-Form Content Lifestyle Brands

Published & Worked With

National Geographic Architectural Digest Essence Cherry Bombe Life & Thyme Shondaland Health.com Allrecipes L'Oréal Paris Dotdash Meredith Simon & Schuster Officine Universelle Buly Well+Good Eaten Magazine Delish Simply Recipes Whole30

Get in Touch

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About

A writer and editor exploring the stories hidden in everyday life—and helping publications tell them better.

Biography

Lauren Paige is a writer, editor, and author with over ten years of experience focusing on food, health, wellness, and beauty. Her first cookbook, Avocado Obsession, was released in 2020, highlighting her enthusiasm for storytelling centered around creative, ingredient-based lifestyles. She's been an editor at Dotdash Meredith for three years, managing Health.com and previously at Allrecipes and L'Oréal Paris Beauty Magazine.

Her writing has been published in notable outlets such as National Geographic, Architectural Digest, Essence Magazine, Shondaland, Cherry Bombe Magazine, Eaten Magazine, Life & Thyme Magazine, The Kitchn, Forks Over Knives, Taste of Home, Mashed, and The Manual. She has contributed to Well + Good, mindbodygreen, Eat This, Not That, and Clean Plates. She has also developed recipes for Delish, Simply Recipes, LIVEKINDLY, Wide Open Eats, Whole30, and more.

Before pursuing her creative calling, Lauren spent a decade in affordable housing development, leading projects with major supportive and mental health agencies in New York. Her work provided safe, clean, and affordable housing to vulnerable populations.

As a multidisciplinary artist, she excels in both photography and painting, conveying her viewpoint through visual and written media. Her extensive travels inspire her through a variety of cultures, culinary traditions, and the everyday beauty she encounters. Able to find her way in French and Italian, she holds a deep appreciation for language, history, and art — whether she's crafting captivating editorial articles or daydreaming.

At a Glance

10+
Years in editorial
25+
Publication bylines
English, French & Italian
Working languages
Simon & Schuster, 2020
Avocado Obsession

Let's work
together.