"Food has meaning." Those words are at the heart of Elizabeth Riely's passion for food. Writer of  The Chef's Companion: A Concise Dictionary of Culinary Terms, she is also an editor, cook, singer and traveler. Growing up in a family who believed the table was a place not only to share meals but to engage in discussions and debates and the happenings of the day, she has carried that tradition forward as she enjoys sharing her meals with family and friends. Fascinated with the history of food, she continues to find meaning and joy in the way food brings people together.