Imagine the job of copying, editing, proofreading, developing and testing recipes…. and collaborating with Ireland’s best-known, award-winning food writers and chefs, including, Neven Maguire, Darina Allen, Rory O’Connell, The Happy Pear and many more.

Imagine beavering away for many years as a freelancer, unknown behind the scenes, quietly testing, tasting, proofing, writing, editing hundreds of books and thousands of recipes and and then BOOM, at a notion, deciding to starting your own food publishing company?

The Irish Examiner has called our guest today ‘Ireland’s top cookbook editor’ and that she is along with being a freelance editor, food writer, and project manager. We are talking about Kristen Jensen. Founder of Nine Bean Rows, Blasta Books, and Scoop magazine. These are all Irish food writing publications that are the voice of modern Irish cuisine. 

An emigrant herself, Kristen came from the States and has shaped her career in food writing. She talks to us about her publishing projects, and the international voices of Irish cuisine, and we ask, what is Irish food today? And get some tips for people who dream big and want to publish their own cookbooks. This is a fascinating chat for anyone who wants an insight into the writing world or just who has a passion for good cookbooks and great food stories. 

Just as a little note, we have to apologise, my internet speed wasn’t quite up to scratch the day we were recording this online, as the audio does go a bit crackly in places. But, stick with it, this is an amazing conversation and the next hour is going to fly by. We promise!

You can find out more about Blasta Books on blastabooks.com , Scoop Magazine on scoopfoodmag.com and Nine Bean Rows at ninebeanrowsbooks.com

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