Laura McLively is a Davis, California–based dietitian, food writer, recipe developer, and sustainability advocate. She is the author of the award-winning cookbook,The Berkeley Bowl Cookbook (© Parallax Press 2018), which features original recipes celebrating the unusual fruits and vegetables found at California’s iconic Berkeley Bowl Market.

Laura is a food writer and correspondent for Bay Area News Group publications including the San Jose Mercury News and the East Bay Times, where she explores sustainability-minded approaches to cooking, shopping, and eating. Through her writing, recipe development, and teaching, she helps readers build vibrant, plant-rich meals that are both deeply nourishing and environmentally conscious.

Her work sits at the intersection of nutrition, agriculture, and climate, with a focus on how healthy soil and local food systems shape both human and planetary health.

In addition to her journalism and cookbook work, Laura runs a private dietetics practice and cooking school. She is passionate about helping people reconnect with seasonal ingredients, reduce food waste, and find joy in everyday cooking.

Laura is available for recipe development, public speaking, workshops, writing collaborations, and one-on-one nutrition consultations.