As a graphic designer, Vanessa Dina is the one who insists that everything not only taste good but look fabulous, too. When she's not designing books, she can be found in the kitchen with a spatula in one hand and a smart cocktail in the other. Based in San Francisco, she's always finding good reasons to toss a steak on the grill and throw a kick-ass party.
Although Kristina Fuller is the cooking novice of the group, she has harbored a secret love of pepperoni, tender filet mignon, and juicy burgers from as far back as she can remember. Since becoming a mother, Kristina has found that the support and camaraderie of the Meat Club has sustained her through 2 A.M. feedings and endless rounds of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat." She lives with her family in Oakland, California.
Gemma DePalma started cooking with her Italian granny at the age of 8. So, she had little choice but to develop a taste for spicy sausage and homemade meatballs. Gemma has worked in the specialty-food industry since she was a teenager, and she still gets a thrill every time she discovers a new flavor of marinade. She lives in New York City.
Caroline Hwang is a Brooklyn-based artist whose work hs appeared in Bust Magazine, Utne Reader, and Fast Company. She currently shows in several galleries nationwide.