The Flavor Profiles is a space dedicated to exploring the stories behind our food. Through articles, recipes, photography and more, we dive into the technique, history, and cultural roots that bring it to life.
Rooted in real-world experience and genuine curiosity, The Flavor Profiles offers a thoughtful perspective for readers who believe flavor is more than taste. In this space, it’s memory, process, people, and place.
For those who are hungry to understand the deeper layers of food, this is where the digging in begins.
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
I'm Michelle Kobernick, Founder of The Flavor Profiles.
My relationship with food started in the kitchen with my kids. I began to create routine through family, tradition, and the kinds of meals that carried meaning. That love grew into a career shaped by creativity and curiosity.
I launched Detroit’s first diet delivery service in 2005 (acquired in 2012), worked in production kitchens, and collaborated with brands like Great Lakes Culinary Center and Garden Fresh Salsa (until its sale to Campbell’s). I also partnered with Eastern Market to carry out a grant that supports small food businesses.
Along the way, I graduated from culinary school, earned a master’s certificate in food writing and photography, and built a life around cooking, growing, writing, and exploring.
This platform is the result of all those experiences coming together. It’s a space to tell the stories I wish more people were telling, stories that go beyond the plate. I want to honor the chefs, the growers, the flavors, and the histories that shape how we eat, especially here in Detroit.
At its core, this is a space for discovery. It’s about learning not just what’s being served, but why it matters. Whether you’re a fellow chef, an eater with questions, or someone who simply loves a good story, I hope you find something here that resonates.
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