An Afternoon with "America's Test Kitchen's" Julia Collin-Davison

If you love her on America's Test Kitchen, you'll love her in person!

Julia Collin-Davis, from America's Test Kitchen,  visit WXXI's studios on Satruday, October 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to share stories about the series, take questions from the audience, and make a special dish of stir-fry shrimp with snow peas and red bell peppers in a hot and sour sauce. One lucky member of the studio audience will be chosen at random to be Julia's assistant for the demo! She'll also share her favorite cooking gadgets, conduct a mini chocolate tasting, and sign cook books. The event is co-sponsored by Palmer Food Services, who will be providing a gorgeous spread of treats to enjoy. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling (585) 258-0200.

More about Julia:
Julia Collin Davison, born and raised in Rochester, New York, is a senior editor for the books division of America's Test Kitchen and is an on-screen test cook for America's Test Kitchen. She is also a cast member of the new TV show Cook's Country, which aired with its first season in September 2008. She began working as a test cook for Cook's Illustrated in 1999 and is responsible for the food and recipe development for all America's Test Kitchen cookbooks. She holds an A.O.S. degree from the Culinary Institute of America and a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from SUNY Albany before coming to America's Test Kitchen, she worked in Albany, the Berkshires, San Francisco, and the Napa Valley at several restaurants, catering companies, schools, and wineries. Julia resides in Natick, Massachusetts, where she enjoys cooking with her husband, Ian, who is a fishmonger, and her daughter, Marta.