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Carolynn Carreño
James Beard Award winner
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i. Biography
Born in Tijuana, Carolynn Carre built a career as a writer of essays and feature stories for magazines and newspapers, while also authoring and co-authoring 19 cookbooks. She has described her work this way: "I am a writer, mostly about food."
The Path
Today, Carolynn Carre is a regular contributor to The Los Angeles Times, as well as a writer of essays and feature stories for magazines and newspapers. She is also an author and co-author of cookbooks.
The Work Today
She is a regular contributor to The Los Angeles Times in Los Angeles. Her current work also includes essays and feature stories for magazines and newspapers, alongside cookbooks.
In Their Words “I am a writer, mostly about food.”
Acclaim
Carolynn's honors include James Beard Award for Best Newspaper Feature Writing and James Beard Award nomination.
Profile updated July 2026
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What is Carolynn Carre's current role?
As of 2026, Carolynn Carre is Regular contributor.
What recognition has Carolynn Carre received?
James Beard Award for Best Newspaper Feature Writing (2005).
