mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto….
author, artist, epicure
& bon vivant.

Lauren Paige Richeson 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 concepts. She’s a Commerce Editor at Dotdash Meredith, managing Health.com. Prior to this role, she worked as an editor at Allrecipes and L’Oréal Paris Beauty Magazine.
Her writing has been published in notable outlets such as 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 also contributed to health and wellness topics for 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 others.
Throughout her professional journey, Lauren has directed editorial strategy and improved content for search engine optimization. Her skills in SEO, product testing, and creating engaging, conversion-oriented content have boosted organic traffic and refined commerce approaches. Central to her work is her dedication to producing ethical, thoroughly researched content that informs and inspires in the most graceful and impactful manner possible.
As a multidisciplinary artist, she is proficient in photography and painting, expressing her perspective through words and visuals. Having traveled widely, she finds inspiration in diverse cultures, culinary practices, and the beauty of daily life. Fluent in French and Italian, she has a profound respect for language, history, and artistry, whether crafting engaging editorial pieces or creating recipes.