For Sandy Gluck, there was no better training ground than the hustle-and-bustle restaurant scene in New York City. Sandy went to culinary school at the New York City College of Technology, and worked for several years as a chef and caterer before freelancing for magazines such as Good Housekeeping and Family Circle. Over the years, she has worn many hats -- from cookbook editor to test-kitchen director to senior recipe developer. Her encyclopedic knowledge of food can be seen in many of her books, including "The Best of Mediterranean," "From the Farmer's Market," "The Best of Coffee," and "Pasta: Great Taste, Low Fat." Sandy teaches Martha Stewart Living Radio listeners simple, fast meals every week on the "Everyday Food" radio show. "People say you shouldn't play with your food," she says. "But now I can."