Diana is our Southern Food Guide from our parent company, About.com. To visit her Expert Corner on Calorie Count Plus, click here.

Experience:

Diana's love of and experience with cooking is lifelong. She was introduced to the culinary arts by her grandfather, a chef who cooked at farms, resorts, and restaurants throughout Maine. On the Web, Diana has been an active participant in food forums, and mailing lists for many years. Southern cuisine has long been Diana's passion, and she has collected a vast array of cookbooks on the topic. Diana has been the About.com Guide to Southern Cuisine since 1997, and is author of the cookbook, "The About.com Guide to Southern Cooking."

From Diana Rattray:

"Here, you'll find frequently updated topics, links, and recipes. I welcome and encourage everyone's participation in Southern U.S. Cuisine, so please suggest topics, ask for recipes, and share your own favorite recipes and techniques."