Claartje Lindhout lives and works in Amsterdam. She has worked as a chef since 2000. She was taught the art of cuisine by head chef s of many restaurants, like restaurant Vermeer, which was awarded with a Michelinstar. With years of experience in professional kitchens, Lindhout now extends her profession by writing cookbooks and by exploring the visual side of gastronomy. Her intuitive approach, conceptual thinking and cultural awareness form the base of her work as a foodstylist.