David Joachim has authored, edited or collaborated on more than 30 cookbooks. He holds a master's degree in English language and literature from Binghamton University, where he taught writing classes for three years. He is the author of The Tailgater's Cookbook, The Spaghetti Sauce Gourmet, and the IACP Award-winning reference book, The Food Substitutions Bible. He also wrote A Man, A Can, A Plan, which has more than 500, 000 copies in print, and A Man, A Can, A Grill, a New York Times bestseller. Joachim's "A Man, A Can..." series of books has sold more than 1 million copies. His latest books are The Science of Good Food, co-authored with Andrew Schloss, and Il Viaggio di Vetri: A Culinary Journey, written with award-winning chef Marc Vetri. Joachim has collaborated on and co-authored titles such as the New York Times bestseller Mastering the Grill with Andrew Schloss; Lose Weight the Smart Low-Carb Way with Bettina Newman, R.D., which has sold over 250,000 copies; and Eat Up, Slim Down with Jane Kirby, R.D, which has more than 300,000 copies in print. He has developed and tested recipes for corporate clients as well as several books, including Patti Labelle's Lite Cuisine, a New York Times bestseller; and Fat to Firm at Any Age, which has sold over 675,000 copies. He has edited more than 15 books, including Steven Raichlen's Healthy Latin Cooking, which won a James Beard Award and was an IACP Award finalist; and The Healthy Cook, which has sold more than 250,000 copies and was an IACP Award finalist. Joachim is former food editor of Vegetarian Gourmet magazine, and his writing and tips have appeared in numerous national magazines such as Cook's Illustrated, Cooking Light, Cooking Pleasures, Relish, Prevention, Fitness, Self, Men's Health, and Bicycling. As an author and spokesperson, Joachim has made numerous national media appearances on television and radio, including "Emeril Live!" on The Food Network, "The Early Show" on CBS, "The View" on ABC, "FOX and Friends" on FOX, "Recipe for Health" on the Food Network, "Home Matters" on the Discovery Channel, "Cooking with Bob" on QVC, and "Talk of the Nation" and "A Chef's Table" on National Public Radio, among others. Joachim has taught cooking classes and given culinary demonstrations at cooking schools, events, bookstores and kitchen stores such as the Institute of Culinary Education (formerly Peter Kump's), Viking Cooking School, COPIA, Ritz-Carlton, Miami Book Fair, The Book and the Cook, The Pennsylvania Farm Show, Williams-Sonoma, Sur La Table, Barnes & Noble, and Borders. He is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, the Research Chefs Association, and the National Writer's Union. Since high school, Joachim has also enjoyed a second life as a drummer in various blues and rock bands in the New York City and Philadelphia areas. He has performed in several New York City clubs such as The Village Gate, The Bitter End, the China Club, Le Bar Bat, and Mercury Lounge, among others. He has shared the stage with stars such as Warren Zevon, Gloria Gaynor, Stephen King, and Dave Barry. He has appeared in three music videos with national exposure on MTV, and his drumming can be heard on 15 original albums and compilations. His current band, Tavern Tan, performs in the New York City and Philadelphia areas and recently released its second album, 3 Horse Power. Their website is http://www.taverntan.com. PUBLICATIONS Books, Author or Co-Author: Il Viaggio do Vetri: A Culinary Journey (with Marc Vetri, Ten Speed, 2008) The Science of Good Food (with Andrew Schloss, Robert Rose, 2008) A Man, A Can, A Plan, A Second Helping (Rodale, 2007) Mastering the Grill (with Andrew Schloss, Chronicle, 2007) New York Times bestseller list The Spaghetti Sauce Gourmet (Fair Winds, 2006) Perfect Light Desserts (with Nick Malgieri, HarperCollins, 2006) The Food Substitutions Bible (Robert Rose, 2005) IACP Award Winner The Tailgater's Cookbook (Broadway, 2005) Fresh Choices (with Rochelle Davis, Rodale, 2004) A Man, A Can, A Microwave (Rodale, 2004) A Man, A Can, A Grill (Rodale, 2003) New York Times bestseller list A Man, A Can, A Plan (Rodale, 2002) More than 500,000 copies sold Lose Weight the Smart Low-Carb Way (with Bettina Newman, Rodale, 2002) More than 250,000 copies sold Brilliant Food Tips & Cooking Tricks (Rodale, 2001) More than 225,000 copies sold Eat Up, Slim Down (with Jane Kirby, Rodale, 2001) More than 300,000 copies sold Books, Writer or Recipe Developer: Extraordinary Meals from Ordinary Ingredients (Reader's Digest, 2007) Homemade in Half the Time (Rodale, 2006) Patti Labelle's Lite Cuisine (Gotham, 2003) New York Times bestseller list Sound Mind, Sound Body (Rodale, 2001) 50 Things That Really Matter (Hallmark, 2001) Prevention's Natural Healing Guide (Rodale, 2001) Get Thin, Get Young (Rodale, 2000) The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies for Preventing Disease (Rodale, 1999) More than 675,000 copies sold Fat to Firm at Any Age (Rodale, 1998) More than 480,000 copies sold Fight Fat: Secrets of Successful Weight Loss (Rodale, 1997) Books, Editor or Co-Editor: The Church Supper Cookbook (Rodale, 2001) Win the Fat War Cookbook (Rodale, 2001) The Allergy Self-Help Cookbook (Rodale, 2001) Vegetarian & More! (Rodale, 2000) More Healthy Homestyle Cooking (Rodale, 2000) Evelyn Tribole's Best Recipe Makeovers (Rodale, 2000) Steven Raichlen's Healthy Latin Cooking (Rodale, 1998)James Beard Award Winner IACP Award Finalist Prevention's Health Guaranteed Cookbook (Rodale, 1998) Low-Fat Living Cookbook (Rodale, 1998) More than 200,000 copies sold Prevention's The Healthy Cook (Rodale, 1997) IACP Award Finalist Prevention's Weeknight Meals in Minutes (Rodale, 1997) Lynda's Low-Fat Kitchen (Chariot Publishing, 1995) Luscious Low-Fat Desserts (Chariot Publishing, 1994) Drugs and the Law (Gould Publications, 1993) DISCOGRAPHY Tavern Tan: 3 Horse Power (CD, Fez Monkey Records, 2007) Foxed, Flawed & Cupshot (CD, Fez Monkey Records, 2006) Blue Eyed Sun: Goodnight August (CD, Yellow Couch Recordings, 2001) The Silly Pillows: Tomorrow is Yesterday (CD, Ultraberry Records, 2000) New Affections (CD, Little Teddy Recordings, 1998) Affectionette (7" vinyl, Rover Records, 1997) Pillow Paw Prints (CD, Teichiku Records, 1997) Out of Our Depth (LP/CD, Little Teddy Recordings/Perfect Pop, 1996) Beyond Blue: Beyond Blue (CD, Roll It Records, 1994) Compilations: John Denver Tribute Album, CD, forthcoming Todd Rundgren Tribute Album, CD, forthcoming Woosh! (CD, Little Teddy, 2001) Bestrummed! (CD, Perfect Pop Records, 2001) As Seen on TV (CD, Spare Me Records, 1996) A Perfect Pop Compilation (CD Perfect Pop, 1995) Candybars (double 7" Little Teddy, 1995) MUSIC VIDEOS The Silly Pillows: Time Zones (Rose Films, Inc., 1998) Beyond Blue: What I Do (Palestrini Productions, 1996) Who Taught You to Love? (Palestrini Productions, 1995)