Good Food Guides (Author) Each BBC Good Food title is researched and written by the experts at Good Food. Barney Desmazery (Author) Before joining Good Food magazine seven years ago, Barney Desmazery trained as a chef, gaining a vast knowledge of ingredients, techniques and cuisines while working in restaurants in France, London and Sydney. Every month he creates a range of recipes for Good Food, from quick, clever midweek suppers to restaurant-style dishes, as well as working with many of Britain's top chefs including Gordon Ramsay and James Martin.