Austin Havens-Bowen
Expertise
Cooking Tips, 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. He's currently enrolled at the Institute of Culinary Education pursuing his Culinary Arts diploma.
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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Tasting Table reached out to expert chef Chris Stark to find out the best substitute for bacon when you're making a tasty batch of baked beans.
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Giardiniera is the Italian condiment that really ties certain dishes together, like Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches. Here's our pick for the top brand.
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One of the best go-to foods for satiating late-night cravings is a grilled cheese. But why stop at cheese and bread when you can make it taste like pizza?
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If you love making gazpacho, you'll truly adore this simple, fruit-forward addition that will transport your dish from Spain to the Moroccan coast.
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There are two ingredients you can use to make gluten-free fritters that won't sacrifice the crunch factor.
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Out of all of the must-have Trader Joe's fall products that we ranked this year, there's one dessert that stands out from the rest of the autumnal snacks.
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Egg drop soup and wonton soup are both staples of many Chinese restaurant menus, but what is it that really sets them apart? The hint is in their names.
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Here are some of the reasons why we believe the best Trader Joe's dip out there is absolutely one of the grocery chain's best products ever.
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To put a seafood spin on the dish, and lean into the southern roots of the dip, add this kind of meat before you serve it at your next party.
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We spoke to Nathan Myhrvold, founder of Modernist Cuisine and co-author of "Modernist Bread at Home" to get the answers from a professional.
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Pumpkin spice is the flavor of fall. And if you can't get enough of the autumnal mix, there's good news: You can infuse your vodka, liquor, and drinks with it.
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Vegan curries can all benefit from the addition of canned pumpkin puree. This addition will improve both the taste and consistency of the dish.
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The air fryer is a great way to prepare chicken, but it's easy to overcook or undercook the meat. The ideal window of time to cook it is narrow.
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It isn't necessarily authentic to the dish's Mexican roots, but trust us that this ingredient works to benefit enchiladas in more ways than one.
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Making gluten-free cinnamon rolls may seem like a challenge. However, you can still get great results with a few surprisingly easy ingredient swaps.
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Out of all of the best additions for this southern seafood dish, we're here to tell you that barbecue sauce is the condiment to give it an elevated kick.
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Anybody can crack open a can of nuts, but sometimes you want to add your own flavors and make spiced nuts at home. You'll need this ingredient.
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Ben & Jerry's may be best known for its many ice cream flavors, but it also sells some dairy-free pints that do not technically count as ice cream.
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The Berry Chantilly Cake at Whole Foods has some pretty devoted fans, something the chain should have considered before making a change to the item.
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Marinades can run the gamut from simplistic to extraordinarily complicated. When it comes to chicken, it pays dividends to keep things simple.
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Whether you call it pork roll or Taylor Ham, there's no denying that its New Jersey's very favorite breakfast meat. Here's how to upgrade it at home.
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Sometimes we're caught off-guard and need to think fast in order to alter a recipe to gluten-free. This pantry staple gets it done for meatloaf in a snap.
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It's difficult to overestimate the draw of a fresh and crispy batch of french fries, but once you get them home from the drive-thru it's another story.
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The rolls and butter are on the house and it's honestly one of the core reasons why you should dine at Texas Roadhouse over other steakhouses in your area.
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There's actually an easy way to reheat the pizza in the oven to the point where it'll be nearly as fresh as it was when it was first made.
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You must have some sides to pair with your ribeye, and we're here to tell you to swap your fries for Texas Roadhouse's tasty green beans.
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Making a good stuffed pork loin doesn't really depend as much on the ingredients as it does having this specific kitchen tool at your disposal.