Lynn Livanos Athan

As a first generation Greek-American, Lynn learned to make the traditional food of Greece in the kitchen beside her mother, grandmother, and aunts. Fluent in Greek, she has traveled to Greece since childhood, absorbing the culture and the tastes firsthand.

Experience

Lynn earned a Bachelors Degree in English from the State University of New York at Albany, and enjoyed a career in the Advertising industry for many years. At the same time, she maintained her passion for food and a profound love of cooking. Eventually, she was able to turn her focus to the culinary arts full-time.

Education

Lynn received her culinary training at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago, Illinois. She teaches Greek Cooking classes and enjoys leading cooking demonstrations at culinary stores and cultural festivals.

Lynn Livanos Athan

"I am so pleased to be able to share the love of Greek food with readers of the site, and look forward to exchanging information with those who are interested in learning more about this rich culinary heritage."

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