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Ronnie Hess Author

Ronnie Hess is the author of Eat Smart in France and an award-winning journalist with a passionate interest in cuisine. When she isn’t traveling, she lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Joan Peterson, creator of the award-winning Eat Smart series, has written or co-written Eat Smart guides to the cuisines of Brazil, Turkey, Indonesia, Mexico, Poland, Morocco, India, Peru, Sicily, Norway, and Portugal. Joan also leads culinary tours to Europe, Asia, and Africa.