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Do you have a personal blog? Yes, I do. It's Movingatthespeedoflife.blogspot.com. Longest URL ever! I've been meaning to change it for a long time. I get carpal tunnel symptoms every time I type that thing in.

What is your day job, or rather, what do you do when you're not drink blogging? I bartend at Union restaurant in Seattle. Ethan Stowell, the chef and owner, has recently been nominated for a James Beard award (Best NW Chef) and was named among the ten best new chefs of 2008 by Food and Wine magazine. It's an exciting time to be at the restaurant, that's for sure. He gives me freedom behind the bar, so I'm doing my best to offer cocktails that can stand up to all the hard work the kitchen guys are doing. So many restaurants/bartenders just mail it in when it comes to cocktail programs. I want Union to be different.

How long have you been blogging with Slashfood and what is your favorite post? Been here since February, I think. Prior to that I blogged for AOL Drinks. My favorite post is the recent Mint Julep post, mostly because of all the beautiful quotes I pulled and that video link brings a tear to this old bartender's eye.

Do you have any non-food-related, non-blogging hobbies? Hobbies? Who has time for hobbies? Does reading count? Does going out on the town?

Do you have a personal blog?
I have a few anonymous ones, but none that I update regularly.

What is your day job, or rather, what do you do when you're not food blogging?

Lots and lots of writing. My days are filled with movies and food.

How long have you been blogging with Slashfood and what is your favorite post?
I'm still in my first month at Slashfood! It's too early to name a favorite.

Do you have any non-food-related, non-blogging hobbies?
I've been known to converse with animals, drink rare beer brands, and read Henry Miller.

Every once in a while, we like to get a little up and close personal with our bloggers. We've already met Bob Sassone, Ellen Slattery, Shayna Glick, and Sarah J. Gim. Now let's meet the latest addition to our team, Alanna Kaufman. -- Marisa McClellan

Do you have a personal blog?
I have a recipe blog, Two Fat Als, with my boyfriend. I write, he photographs, and we both cook.

What is your day job, or rather, what do you do when you're not food blogging?
I am currently a senior at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I study English and Political Science, and I hope to attend law school in the fall.

How long have you been blogging with Slashfood and what is your favorite post?
Four days and counting! I love the post by Shayna about the world's largest wedding cake -- that thing is beautiful! It's my secret dream to be professional cake decorator, and I sometimes sit in Barnes & Noble, flipping through entire books on wedding cakes. I've never seen one that awesome before.

Do you have any non-food-related, non-blogging hobbies?
I'm taking a drawing class, and I love anything crafty. Also shopping, reading, guitar hero, Project Runway and Top Chef, wandering around Philadelphia and playing with friends.