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Joanna Shawn Brigid "Bridey" O'Leary was born in Alexandria, Virginia, grew up in central Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, and now calls Houston, Texas home. She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in English and earned a PhD in Victorian literature from Rice University. Bridey has served as a culinary consultant, food historian, and travel/food critic for media outlets such as Let's Go travel guides, The Nosher, Wine Enthusiast, BlackBook, the Onion, Houstonia, ColinCowie Weddings, and Fit, Strong & Sexy.