Stephanie Friedman
School
New York University, University Of California Irvine
Expertise
Italian Food, Coffee Shops, Seasonal Food Items
- Stephanie loves whipping up recipes from Harry Potter cookbooks, and taking trips to Universal Studios to get her hands on an ice-cold glass of Butterbeer.
- She was a member of the Yelp Elite Squad in 2021 and 2022, where she wrote a plethora of passionate food reviews and attended foodie events across New York City.
- As a result of many childhood trips to Italy, she developed a love for learning about authentic Italian food.
Experience
Stephanie is a freelance writer with more than four years of professional writing and editing experience. She has been writing about food since she created her own newspaper with a column for restaurant reviews as a child, and had a baking blog as a teenager. While her primary focus now is food journalism, she has also been published in medical journals for articles about dermatology, written features for Skincare Anarchy's magazine, and worked as a content writer for a skincare brand. In her free time, Stephanie loves perusing farmer's markets, coffee shops, and Trader Joe's.
Education
Stephanie holds a Certificate in Journalism and Newswriting from New York University, where she honed her journalism skills by writing news stories, profiles, and features. She also has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California Irvine, where she held internships in communications and public relations.
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Stories By Stephanie Friedman
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Sugar and french fries may seem like an unlikely combination. However, this sweet ingredient can help give fries a golden hue and an extra crispy crunch.
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Air fryers are good at imitating traditional frying, but they don't always deliver chicken as crispy as you might like. Luckily, there's an easy fix.
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With a dizzying amount of energy drinks on the market, it's hard to make a choice. Here's how the caffeine content compares between Alani and Celsius drinks.
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To cook canned sardines that don't fall apart or get mushy during the process, you need to keep this important tip in mind.
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It might sound like a bizarre combination at first, but you'll be shocked by how well pickles complement an ice-cold jug of lemonade on a hot day.
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The two may look similar when they're in the glass, but there are subtle differences that change the taste and experience of consuming them.
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Whether you're starting from scratch or following a boxed recipe, cornbread can always use a little pineapple for extra moisture and sweetness.
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There are many great ways to experiment with the flavor and consistency of cold foam. Adding some mascarpone can really elevate your next iced coffee drink.
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If you want to make a delicious dessert on a budget, time constraint, or both, this easy apple pie treat is for you - and you only need two canned ingredients.
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The next time you make clam dip for your next gathering, heed our advice: avoid the hassle that comes with fresh clams, as canned clams make everything easier.
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Purchasing or making an ice cream cake in advance of an event is often necessary, but doing so can result in unwanted freezer burn. Here's what to do.
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This might not be the first thing you think of for improving a plain old box of mac and cheese, but it's easy to incorporate and works like a charm.
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For years we thought there were two ways to cut a sandwich, then this viral hack popped up and set the entire sandwich world on its head.
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Starbucks is releasing three colorful new summer drinks in its Refreshers line on May 7, 2024. Even better? They all feature raspberry-flavored popping pearls.
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We know our favorite Costco options, like the chicken bake and double chocolate chunk cookie. But have you wondered what this chain serves in other countries?
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There are differences between homemade, takeout, and grocery store-bought sushi rolls, and it's important to know how to best preserve each one.
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The best Cuban sandwiches aren't just defined in part by the inclusion of Swiss cheese, they're also defined by the way that Swiss cheese is arranged.
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One mystery associated with Trader Joe's is where some of its products actually come from like its Very Green Juice Smoothies. We now know which brand makes it.
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If you're a fan of Gordon Ramsay, you know all about his loud and abrasive insults, so you should not be surprised by the name of this cocktail.
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If you're on the final drops of that ketchup bottle, don't be so quick to throw it out. Instead, apply some centrifugal force to get it all out.
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For the ultimate cozy, satisfying, comfort food in no time, you don't to need to look any further than your pantry shelves and maybe the freezer.
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It's a myth that chicken is bland, and this diverse collection of recipes proves how versatile this poultry is with a variety of cooking styles and flavors.
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It may seem like just about anything can be thrown into the air fryer, but this wondrous appliance does in fact have some limits.
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There are a lot myths about the keto diet. We're here to clear them up with the help of Blue Apron, which has a full line of ready-to-eat, keto-friendly meals.
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There's one nifty hack that you can use with almost any type of hard block and it involves a kitchen staple that you likely already have in your pantry.
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The late, great Cary Grant was not only ultra-talented on the silver screen; this Hollywood heartthrob was also quite skilled in the kitchen.
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The 1950s gave us a ton of foodie and cultural icons. One of them was the souper burger that combined meat with a can of soup. Here's what it tasted like.