Emily Paster

<DIV>Emily Paster is the creator of the popular website <I>West of the Loop</I>, which was named a Top Mommy Blog by <I>Time Out Chicago Kids</I> and a Family Food Blog to Savor by <I>Red Tricycle</I>. She is the co-founder of the Chicago Food Swap, teaches canning classes in the Chicago area, and writes on food and entertaining for <I>Chicago Parent</I> magazine.</DIV>