Roaming St. Louis: Chef Alec Schingel Brings ‘Midwest Cuisine’ to Maplewood

Ella

Ella grew up on an organic farm in Missouri and has loved food (especially vegetables!) and cooking for as long as she can remember. She spent her early years helping her parents on the farm and at farmers markets until she was old enough to work in local restaurants and wineries. In 2010, Ella moved to New York to attend the Food Studies program at NYU. She continued working in restaurants and interning for food publications until she finally landed a full-time position at Delish after graduating. During her time at Delish, she has developed and styled countless recipes, hosted several YouTube series, and contributed to many cookbooks and print projects. In the summer of 2022, Ella transitioned into freelance food styling and recipe development.