food historian, writer & professional host.
Ariel is interested in the ways food and material culture connect, divide, and define us in today's world. She thinks food should be shared, ice cream is for every day and everyone should have a seat at the table.
Ariel holds an MLA in Gastronomy from Boston University, and a Graduate Certificate in Documentary Studies from the Salt Institute at Maine College of Art & Design. She pairs her academic studies with real-life experience in the hospitality and events industries to write and produce stories that touch on the past while remaining fully grounded in present issues.
After a few years spent on the road telling stories of sustainably-minded farmers and food producers while hosting family-style shared meals, she now wanders the streets of Portland Maine drinking lattes and sharing cookies with her dog. Browse through her portfolio for samples of feature writing, audio production, and brand copywriting, or check out her latest work for Secret Supper, an organization designed to inspire intentional gatherings.