September 2004


“JoAnn has the unique ability to choose her altitude when writing. She can take a reader in closely, or provide a more lay-of-the-land perspective with incredible skill. The key is her style, which draws readers to experience the subject matter through her eyes. I’ve seen JoAnn do this in 500 words or less, in a column buried inside a newspaper. That takes some serious chops to pull off.”

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Co-authored a restaurant review column, Dishy Divas, for a paper serving a revitalized Houston neighborhood. Also authored a recipe column, Beyond Ramen.                 

> Beyond Ramen: Sid’s Blackened Salmon of Love (303 KB PDF)
> The Breakfast Klub (822 KB PDF)

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midtown paper : beyond ramen - sid's blackened salmon of love
Salmon of Love illustration by
anthony butkovich