Food Writing including freelance articles written for Taste Of Home.com, Mashed, cookbook reviews, cook-offs with friends, and more.
Some of my favorite articles are The Best Bakery In Every State, the adventure of trying a Vintage Ham Loaf Recipe, and Recipes Inspired By Favorite Old-School Songs.
There are several cookbook reviews including Maple by Vermont author Katie Webster and write-ups about vintage cookbooks which I love to collect.
Freelance Articles
Recipe How-Tos
J. Kenji López-Alt’s Surprising Trick For Perfect Scrambled Eggs
Light and fluffy scrambled eggs can take up to 15 minutes to make. J. Kenji López-Alt has a surprising trick for perfect and quick scrambled eggs.
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- How to Make Beautiful Easter Cake Pops | Taste of Home
- What is a Monte Cristo and How Do You Make It? | Mashed
- This Vintage Cocktail Needs a Comeback | Taste of Home
- How to Cream Butter and Sugar for Better Baking | Taste of Home
- How to Make a Copycat Starbucks Danish at Home | Taste of Home
- This is What Every Stage of Making Caramel Looks Like | Taste of Home
Food History
Here’s Where Victoria Sponge Gets Its Name
Out of context, “sponge” doesn’t sound particularly appetizing, but here’s what it means when it comes to the beloved British dessert.
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- What Food Product Came Out the Year You Were Born? | Taste of Home
- The Untold Truth of Coffee Cake | Mashed
- The Best Ice Cream Flavors of Every Decade | Taste of Home
- Were Metal Lunch Boxes Really Banned? | Mashed
- 10 Vintage Jell-O Flavors You Won't Believe Existed | Taste of Home
Best in Every State
The Best Old School Drive-Ins Around the Country
Pull up, flash your headlights and get nostalgic eats right at your car window!
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- The Best Burger in Indiana Has a Secret Ingredient | Mashed
- The Best Bacon in Every State | Taste of Home
- The Best Deli in Every State | Taste of Home
- The Best Hot Dogs in Every State | Taste of Home
- The Best Bagel Shop in Every State | Taste of Home
- The Best Bakery in Every State | Taste of Home
- The Best U-Pick Farms in Every State | Taste of Home
- 28 Best Food Halls Across the US | Taste of Home
- The Best Small Town Restaurants | Taste of Home
How to Grow Your Own Patch of Rhubarb
Here are all the tips you need to grow rhubarb. (Spoiler: It’s EASY!)
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The Real Difference Between Chorizo And Linguiça
Before assuming that one can be substituted for another, we’re taking a closer look at the real differences between chorizo and linguiça.
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I Asked My Teenager to Make Dinner. Here’s What Happened.
Take a night off from cooking. You can have the kids take over!
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What Makes Kerrygold Butter Different?
Why are so many people talking about Kerrygold butter? We found out what makes this Irish butter different.
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14 Types of Bacon You Haven’t Tried Yet
Ever made rashers or cottage bacon for breakfast?
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This Is What Every Stage of Making Caramel Looks Like
Here’s how to know when your caramel is done (before it burns)
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10 Herbs Practically Anyone Can Grow Indoors
You’ve got what it takes—a window, water and a small plant (or two).
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11 Gifts for People Who Spend All of Their Time Outdoors
We found gift ideas for hikers, anglers, hunters, gardeners and more.
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15 Products That’ll Make Thanksgiving Dinner a Breeze
Never fear—we found the best gadgets for your Thanksgiving dinner prep.
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What Is a PieCaken—and Where Do I Buy It?
You love pie. You love cake. Have both in this stunning holiday dessert.
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10 Pie Plates You NEED to Get Your Hands On
They look great on the table and give your pies a perfectly browned crust, too.
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7 Types of Pears to Look for This Fall
Firm or soft, tart or sweet: whatever you prefer, there’s a pear for you!
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We Figured Out What’s in McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce (and Here’s How to Make It)
Follow these easy steps to make McDonald’s special sauce yourself.
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How to Store Apples—and Make Them Last
You can keep apples fresh and tasty for weeks or months.
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How to Successfully Grow Your Kitchen Herb Garden
Here’s the best way to grow fragrant herbs right outside your window.
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30 Turkey Tips Everyone Should Know This Thanksgiving
Use our timeless turkey tips to cook a Thanksgiving turkey that will impress the whole family!
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These Fringed White Honeymoon Tulips Are the Blooms You Need in Your Spingtime Garden
This snow-white tulip will take your breath away.
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TK Things You Need to Know About Chrysanthemums, or “Fall Mums”
Use these tips for choosing and caring for mums to get gorgeous fall flowers.
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8 Coffee Thermos Brands That Will Keep Your Drink Hot
Keep your coffee warm all morning long.
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Breakfast Is Served: Make Your Own Egg McMuffin At Home
The breakfast sandwich that started it all! And it’s so easy to make your own.
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How to Make Pickled Peppers Two Ways
You can make tangy pickled peppers—our guide will walk you through the process.
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Bread Stenciling Is the Most Beautiful Way to Bake
Use a bread stencil to give your home-baked loaves an artisan touch.
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7 Gardening Mistakes You Might Be Making with Your Perennial Plants
It’s not just you—many gardeners make these mistakes with their perennials!
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Here’s Why You Should Grow Your Own Chives—and How to Grow Them
You’ll be surprised to learn how easy it is to add chives to your herb garden.
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