Barbara Rolek is a culinary school graduate who has worked as an executive chef and pastry chef, teaches culinary school and has been a food editor, food writer and restaurant critic for newspapers and magazines. Barbara is the Guide to Eastern European Food for About.com, a New York Times Company -- http://easteuropeanfood.about.com. Cooking is in her blood and she is anxious to take your palate on a magic carpet ride. Contact Barbara.