Austin Havens-Bowen
Expertise
Home Cooking, Grocery Shopping Hacks, Food News
- Austin has experimented in the kitchen since he was a child when his great grandmother taught him how to make icing and salad vinaigrettes from scratch.
- He's lived in New York City for over a decade where he's explored the city's food scene from dive bars and high-end restaurants to food festivals and local grocery stores.
- Austin has published his own food blog with original recipes since August 2022.
Experience
Austin is a freelance writer with five-plus years of editorial experience covering a range of topics for local newspapers and digital publications in New York City. He's always found a way to cover food when possible, including an interview with an amateur chef who figured out how to cook during the pandemic when his building shut off his gas. When he's not writing (or cooking!), he's probably exploring an art museum, trying a new restaurant, or watching TV.
Education
Austin has a B.A. in media studies with a concentration in journalism from Hunter College.
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Stories By Austin Havens-Bowen
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If you're looking to liven up your chicken casserole, there's an easy ingredient addition that gets the job done - and it's likely already in your kitchen.
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Trader Joe's is at it again. This time they're jumping on the Japanese soufflé cheesecake trend. We can't wait to try these fluffy delights.
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Your classic Cuban sandwich doesn't need to have Swiss. You can swap the ingredient for another type of cheese that works equally well with this dish.
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When hosting or participating in a whiskey tasting, you might wonder if you should cleanse your palate between samples. Luckily, an expert broke it down for us!
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Got the grill fired up? It's time to go hog wild with more than the meat, because your garlic bread deserves improved flavor and those nice char marks too.
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The core ingredients pair deliciously in the form of pasta salad, but since it's already a twist on the original recipe, there are other ways to elevate it.
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If you're looking to top a salad with a dose of nutritious green legumes, you might choose edamame or lima beans for the task. Is one better than the other?
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Affogato is an Italian dessert that traditional relies on a simple combination of vanilla gelato and espresso, but a little bourbon goes a long way.
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Fried rice is a versatile canvas that can be added to with all manner of ingredients. Canned spam is one of the best choices, especially if you have leftovers.
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As a cornerstone of coffee chains, Starbucks aims to please - though there's been some hullabaloo over its "handcrafted" drinks and what is constituted as such.
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When it comes to Trader Joe's pasta sauces, there's one that stands out for its flavor and diversity. This store-bought sauce can elevate a variety of dishes.
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Specific cooking temperatures are essential in regard to doneness, but it's easy to mess up with steak tips because they're much smaller than other cuts.
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Cheese crisps are incredibly versatile. With the right cheese (or cheese!), you can bake your way to crispy glory - but there's one step not often talked about.
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There's one essential tip you should always follow when you put pork chops in the air fryer, and it has something to do with how many chops go into the tray.
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A perfect macaroni salad has a relatively thick consistency when it comes to the dressing, so adding juicy cucumbers means dealing with excess water.
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Didn't think ice cream sandwiches could get any better than the original recipe? Please allow us to deliciously prove you wrong!
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A good sparkling wine is the backbone of beloved cocktails such as the Mimosa. But how much should you spend for a decent bottle? An expert shares some tips.
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Sesame beef is a staple of Chinese take-out joints, but it's also pretty easy to make at home. Give it a try with this Tasting Table recipe.
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Forget about tofu, plant-based "chicken" products, and chickpeas, because we've got a different ingredient up our sleeves to make this happen.
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Did you know that mayonnaise is one of the best substitutes for butter in a wide array of dishes? If you haven't tried the swap yet, prepare to be inspired.
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What's better than a standard run-of-the-mill grilled cheese sandwich? How about a gourmet version made from a delicious Italian appetizer?
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Slow-cooked oxtail soups and stews are full of flavor with meat that's so tender it's literally fallen off the bone. Here's how to achieve that texture.
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The air fryer makes cooking a breeze, but it's not a set-it-and-forget-it kind of appliance - you still need to check on things as they cook.
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You might already know that one of the best uses for an air fryer is to reheat leftovers, and it's a faster option than waiting for your oven to preheat.
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If you're ready to switch up your seafood sauce game, we've got the answer in this creamy yet fresh, easy-to-make dill-based mayonnaise.
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With a delicious combination of subtly sweet and smoky flavors, Catalonian romesco sauce may just be the next best thing to top your favorite burger.
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There are many different cuts of meat when it comes to pork, and it might surprise you to learn that some of them do not hold up well in the slow cooker.