Expertise
Creative home cooking & baking, Holiday baking, Recreating vintage recipes
- Dee began cooking and baking in elementary school, and frequently got in trouble for trying to sell her confectionaries to her classmates.
- She now spends her free time testing new recipes on her friends and family, and has made approximately 62 yellow cakes while trying to recreate her grandmother's perfect recipe.
- She is currently working on her first novel as well as compiling a book of vintage family recipes.
Experience
Dee has worked as a content writer for over 15 years. She started writing poems and short stories in elementary school and won her first poetry competition when she was 12. As a teenager, she wrote songs with her father, who was in a semi-popular local band. As a freelance writer, she has written pieces for websites around the world. She has been fascinated with vintage recipes since a young age, and has a collection of more than 200 vintage cookbooks. She has since channeled two of her primary passions in life, food and writing, into a career she loves. Her dream is to one day open a combination bakery, bar, and library for other people who want to enjoy three of life's most achievable little luxuries.
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Casual Dining
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When Tasting Table ranked eight chain restaurant shrimp baskets from worst to best, we found that one from a popular chain restaurant tasted like it was frozen.
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With fast food prices on the rise, customers might be eating less of it. Grabbing ice cream from the store is even now cheaper than this McDonald's treat.
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The Filet-O-Fish is a popular staple at McDonald's locations around Lent, but it has evolved slightly since its debut in 1962. Here are some key differences.
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In 2021, Walmart announced that it would begin testing in-store locations of this Mexican restaurant.
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Propagating from cuttings is a quicker, more affordable, and often more effective way to grow herbs than starting from seeds. Here are the best ones to try.
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Cleaning Tips
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The best dishwasher pods can make your dishes sparkle, but it stinks when you open your dishwasher to find that the pod didn't fully dissolve.
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Happy Meals are a signature feature of McDonald's, but there was an early competitor with a similar offering not long before. Here's the lawsuit-filled history.
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An oven equipped with an air fryer setting is one way to crispy food in no time flat. Still, it differs from a countertop air fryer, so adjustments apply.
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Just because an appliance isn't connected to an electrical source doesn't mean that it's without risk. Watch out for these storage mistakes that pose concerns.
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Choosing a color for your kitchen is an exciting task, but it's worth considering future buyers rather than your preferences alone. This is the color to avoid.
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Peppers are perfect plants for your home garden, but they don't go with everything. Here are a few different plants to avoid placing next to your peppers.
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Cleaning Tips
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Dishwashers are lifesavers for many households, but they have to be treated appropriately with diligence and care. Here's a common mistake to avoid.
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Thin burger patties always dry and less-than-juicy? Stop ruining smash burgers by making a grilling mistake that's totally preventable.
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Hummingbirds flying around your garden is a beautiful sight, and easier to achieve than you may think. This homemade nectar is the first step.
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What started out as a joke has become reality over at Ikea. The company has partnered with Chupa Chups to make an unusual lollipop. Here's what we know.
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Trader Joe's
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It's time to ditch the classic burger condiments and instead opt for something more elevated, such as this rich and tangy dip from TJ's.
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McDonald's has had many failed experiments, with some flying under the radar like this fishy dish that just didn't interest customers, despite having promise.
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Beer and Wine
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A beloved dive bar tradition can now be purchased in a beer can across the country thanks to this new collaboration between two cult-favorite brands.
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You can transform canned cinnamon rolls into a bakery-style treat with just 10 minutes and your air fryer.
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When Andrew Zimmern approves something, folks tend to listen. In the case of this Italian deli, it's most famous for its 100+ year history of cheese making.
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Baking biscuits might seem simple, but there are a few things that set Southern biscuits apart. Dolly Parton shares her secret ingredient for perfect biscuits.
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After filing your taxes, you deserve a break. Here are some of the best deals out there for April 15 that won't break the bank.
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Those who have been to Dollywood and loved the cinnamon bread can now make it at home with the official recipe. Here's how.
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Who doesn't like a nice, strong cup of coffee in the morning? Some plants, apparently, and adding leftover grounds to the wrong ones can backfire.
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Cleaning Tips
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This scary situation can leave a considerable mess with residual risks. Here are some important steps to take to ensure everything is taken care of properly.
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This lesser-known chain has a dedicated following, and the most loyal members can access secret menu items. All it takes is a membership sign up.
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If you're looking to start an indoor garden but don't want to shell out for it just yet, this Walmart find is a great start for displaying your harvests.
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