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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If you've been lucky enough to visit Checkers and Rally's, it's inevitable that you noticed uncanny similarities between the two. So what's the difference here?
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If you love egg salad but loathe the time-consuming process process of peeling each hard-boiled egg individually, you'll want to read on for this tip.
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You might delight in the delicious aromas of a slow-cooked beef stew as they fill your kitchen and home, but be careful not to indulge for too long.
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Making a salad can sometimes feel like a feat to accomplish, but a simple salad dressing can be plenty to make it all come together in a taste explosion.
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The reason beer is embedded in baseball tradition goes beyond simple pairings; the libation found itself at the center of the sport's controversy in the 1800s.
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Did you end up with a watery sauce and are not sure how to fix it? Forget the cornstarch and try adding more fat instead for a rich and creamy texture.
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While practically every mix-in you can think of can be tinkered with, you can switch up your poultry to fried chicken to give your salad a massive flavor boost.
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when reheating a steak, it's tricky to get it to taste fresh again, but letting it reach room temperature first is a step in the right direction.
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The best thing about a grilled cheese is the wealth of modification options available. Next time throw in some sauerkraut for a tangy boost.
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Created in America in the 1800s, Coca-Cola is a worldwide sensation. But one country still drinks the majority of the soda - and which one won't surprise you.
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Here's a handy trick that gives you all the yummy goodness of homemade pretzels without the usual labor involved: Start off with canned croissants.
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Iced tea brand Pure Leaf has released a sugar-free sweet tea that promises to pack all the flavor with none of the calories or preservatives.
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If you love Starbucks and hot honey, get ready. Two new spicy honey drinks and a swicy condiment will be available at Reserve Roastery locations on March 26.
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If you thought there was only one variety of dragon fruit, you might be surprised to learn that these delicious cactus fruits actually come in four types.
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When you're looking for a quick and simple way to upgrade a pasta dish, you can't go wrong by adding in some smoked salmon as a tasty protein.
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You might be surprised to learn that there are many types of artichokes. Here's the difference between two of the most common: American and Roman artichokes.
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Legendary pianist Ray Charles may have been born in Georgia and raised in Florida, but his favorite Creole dining establishment was located in New Orleans.
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Cream and sugar might be the default coffee additions, but there's a world of syrups that can improve your cup, and tahini syrup is an outside-the-box pick.
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Rotisserie chickens can provide delicious and convenient meals in full, but they can also be shredded to incorporate into a variety of other dishes.
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If you enjoy drinking beer, then there's a great chance you will also enjoy its taste in other forms as well. Irish beer bread is a great way to savor Guinness.
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Not to be confused with smoothie bowls, berry soup is a treat all on its own, although the base ingredient of the two dishes remains the same.
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Flax seeds can be used as a substitute to eggs in vegan cookies; because they absorb more moisture you may end up with a slightly crumbly cookie.
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When sampling soppressata from a charcuterie board, you may find pieces with a white outer layer that can look like inedible mold at first glance.
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If you want to enjoy warm spiced apples after work without putting in much effort to make this delicious snack, switch to a slow cooker instead.
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String cheese is a delicious snack that's fun to eat - but you may have noticed that it's only ever made from mozzarella cheese. Why is this?
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Boxed wine is big in Australia, where it has a few inventive nicknames, and when things get merry down-under, there are a few games played with the inner bags.
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Potato salad should be thought of less as a singular dish and more as a type of dish with near-limitless potential for customization and experimentation.