Toni Tipton-Martin is an African-American food and nutrition journalist and author of several cookbooks, including Jubilee. She serves as the editor-in-chief of Cook's Country. She is a recipient of the prestigious Julia Child Award in 2021 and has won two James Beard awards.

Toni is also known for her work in building a healthier community through her books, classes, and foundation. She has made guest appearances as a judge on Bravo’s Top Chef. Her outreach efforts earned her an invitation to the White House by Former First Lady Michelle Obama twice, focusing on helping families live healthier lives. In 2014, she was awarded the Southern Foodways Alliance John Egerton Prize for her community work.