Bestselling romance novelist Jasmine Guillory talks to Julia Turshen about the role food plays in her books, why she writes about women with unapologetic appetites, and her favorite snacks.

For more about Jasmine, head here.

For more about Julia's Sunday afternoon cooking classes, head here.

For Jasmine's Bustle essay, head here.

For Jasmine's TIME essay, head here.

For Rancho Gordo's popcorn kernels, head here.

For Jasmine's favorite potato chips (Torres — Smoked Paprika), head here.

For BjornQorn (Julia's favorite popcorn), head here.