Since joining Gourmet in 1972, Zanne Early Stewart’s been refining her palate. Early in her career, she took classes with Marcella Hazan, Jacques Pepin, Nina Simonds, and the late John Clancy, and she continues to relish every learning opportunity. Her knowledge of food and wicked sense of humor have kept the test-kitchens spicy for decades. Recently she added the word "media" to her food editor title and looks forward to expanding her role beyond the pages of the magazine.