Maxine Sharf

Maxine Sharf is a culinary creator and recipe developer who is passionate about bringing comfort, confidence, and community to cooking. She takes inspiration from her diverse background as Korean, Chinese, Russian, Romanian, and Polish with a California upbringing. She recently left her ten-year career in tech sales to pursue her mission to help others feel less intimidated in the kitchen by providing approachable meals, tips, and practices that empower a wider audience. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Doug, and their pup, Kimchi.