Mary Cressler
Author of Fire + Wine, and Fire + Wine Backyard Pizza cookbooks. Food, wine, travel writer, certified sommelier, founder of Vindulge.
- Owner
- Chef
About
Mary Cressler is a distinguished food, wine, and travel writer, as well as the founder of Vindulge, a platform dedicated to enhancing backyard cooking experiences through innovative recipes and expert wine pairings. As a Certified Sommelier accredited by the Court of Master Sommeliers, Mary seamlessly integrates her deep understanding of wines into her culinary creations, offering readers an approachable blend of flavors and techniques.
Her culinary journey is marked by the co-authorship of the acclaimed cookbook, Fire + Wine, which received praise for its unique approach to wood-fired cooking paired with wine. Building on this success, Mary released Fire + Wine: Backyard Pizza on April 1, 2025, providing readers with comprehensive guidance on crafting restaurant-quality pizzas using various outdoor cooking equipment.
Beyond her writing, Mary is a seasoned recipe developer and food photographer, with her work featured in esteemed publications such as Wine Enthusiast, Serious Eats, and Weber Grills Online. She is also a frequent judge for wine competitions and has participated as a featured chef at numerous food and wine events nationwide. As the President of the Portland Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, Mary continues to contribute significantly to the culinary and wine communities.
Her culinary journey is marked by the co-authorship of the acclaimed cookbook, Fire + Wine, which received praise for its unique approach to wood-fired cooking paired with wine. Building on this success, Mary released Fire + Wine: Backyard Pizza on April 1, 2025, providing readers with comprehensive guidance on crafting restaurant-quality pizzas using various outdoor cooking equipment.
Beyond her writing, Mary is a seasoned recipe developer and food photographer, with her work featured in esteemed publications such as Wine Enthusiast, Serious Eats, and Weber Grills Online. She is also a frequent judge for wine competitions and has participated as a featured chef at numerous food and wine events nationwide. As the President of the Portland Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, Mary continues to contribute significantly to the culinary and wine communities.
