Barbara Fairchild
Born
Barbara Lieb

(1951-02-26) February 26, 1951 (age 72)
New York, New York, US
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Writer and editor
Known forEditor of Bon Appetit, 2000–2011
Parent(s)Robert P. Lieb
Ina Lieb

Barbara Fairchild is a food journalist who was the editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit from 2000 until 2011.

Early life

Fairchild was born in 1951 in Queens, New York, to Robert P. Lieb and Ina Lieb. Her father was Jewish and her mother was Lutheran.[1] She moved to Los Angeles at a young age and grew up in Studio City.[2] She discovered her passion for food and cooking at a young age,[3] and after graduating from California State University, Northridge in 1972 with a degree in journalism, she went to work first for radio station KGIL-AM as a news writer,[1] then for Carte Blanche Magazine, and then later Bon Appetit in 1978 as an editorial assistant.[2][4]

Career

Fairchild spent 32 years with Bon Appétit, culminating with her appointment as editor-in-chief in 2000.[2][5][6][7] Since 2011 she has worked as a columnist, freelance food and travel writer, editor, public speaker, radio personality, and consultant.[8][9]

Personal life

Fairchild's life partner is Paul Nagle.[2][10]

Awards

Fairchild has been the recipient of numerous awards, including:[8]

Publications

References

  1. ^ a b Van Aken, Norman (February 5, 2015). "Norman Van Aken's Kitchen Conversations: Barbara Fairchild". The Daily Meal. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d MacVean, Mary (November 11, 2009). "Bon Appetit's leading lady: Barbara Fairchild". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  3. ^ Matsumoto, Marc (April 29, 2010). "Interview with Barbara Fairchild". NoRecipes.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  4. ^ Cepeda, Elias (August 30, 2010). "Feeding Frenzy: Bon Appetit editor Barbara Fairchild talks Chicago Gourmet 2010 and her "September issue"". NewCityResto. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  5. ^ "Nomad Editions Adds Former Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appetit Barbara Fairchild to Editorial Roster of Newly Launched Digital Weekly Real Eats". PR Newswire. February 10, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  6. ^ Brion, Raphael (December 21, 2010). "Barbara Fairchild's Final Letter From the Editor in Bon Appétit". Eater.com. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  7. ^ Adams, Russell (September 20, 2010). "Bon Appetit Editor Bids Adieu". Wall Street Journal.
  8. ^ a b "Barbara Fairchild". Festforums.com. May 7, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  9. ^ Carr, David (December 8, 2011). "Former Bon Appetit Editor to Run Digital Food Magazine". New York Times. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  10. ^ Tomicki, Hadley (July 13, 2011). "Barbara Fairchild Dines With Her Mom Every Week, Confesses to Being a 'Cereal-Holic'". L.A. Diet. Grub Street. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
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