Joe Stumpe has been a professional writer for 30 years, authoring articles for The New York Times, Agence France-Presse, Wichita Eagle, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Splurge magazine and many advertising clients. From 2000 to 2009 he was food editor of The Wichita Eagle. He continues to be active in the city’s food scene through his catering operation and cooking demonstrations. As a musician, Stumpe performs frequently in the Wichita area and has recorded three CDs of original songs.