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Townsend Language Services (Zachary R. Townsend) Provides FREELANCE French-to-english translation, copyediting, proofreading, and other services specializing in gastronomy, cookbooks, and food + drink.  I help food editors achieve accurate and engaging English versions of their authors' manuscripts to ensure the best experience for readers. I love the world of books and food, so I am energized when I help my clients achieve their best product.

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I had the pleasure of performing the ingredient conversions in this 2023 IACP winner in the category of Single Subject: “Named a Best Cookbook of 2022 by Bon Appétit In her extraordinary first cookbook, Andrea Gentl brings to her subject equal parts knowledge and technique, along with a unique passion and sensibility. From sprinkling adaptogenic powder over granola to reinventing schnitzel with king trumpets, Cooking with Mushrooms expands our ideas of how to use mushrooms . . .”