Armstrong, Zara (b. 1986) is a London-born, New York–based recipe developer and culinary educator known for translating chefy techniques into weeknight cooking. After studying food science at the University of Leeds, she worked in restaurant R&D kitchens and as a food stylist before launching Copper & Salt, a pop-up series focused on fermentation and pantry building. Her newsletter, Stir + Solve, grew a devoted readership for its practical flavor hacks and friendly troubleshooting. Zara has taught classes at community kitchens in Queens, consulted for small food businesses, and hosted the web series Alchemy Pantry. She lives in Jackson Heights with her partner and an unruly collection of citrus plants, where she tests recipes with neighbors at her very enthusiastic tasting table.
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