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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McDonald's is at it again with a new menu item that improves upon the standard McCrispy chicken sandwich - this time with an elevated level of heat.
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With its botanical bite, gin is a great addition to your home bar. But how much should you spend on a good bottle? An expert points us in the right direction.
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Using canned vegetables will often save you both money and prep time, while offering an equally delicious meal as fresh or frozen would have.
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The process for making homemade candied walnuts is so simple that it's definitely worth mastering - just make sure you've got enough butter!
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Sometimes you might find yourself wondering why the grilled chicken doesn't turn out as delicious as the dish does at your favorite restaurant.
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Tartar sauce has its place, as a tangy and mild condiment for fish dishes, but if you're someone who craves spice, this upgrade will pump up the heat.
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If you love all things Mediterranean when it comes to flavors in your food, then sit back, relax, and enjoy the savory suggestions we've got coming your way.
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The American club sandwich can be found elsewhere around the world, but it often takes on a slightly or significantly different form to suit the local palate.
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There are different varieties of cabbage, including green, red, Napa, and bok choy - and deciding which you use will affect your recipe's taste and texture.
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For expertise, Tasting Table turned to Chef Franklin Becker from Point Seven, a NYC restaurant, who says butter poaching is his favorite way to cook lobster.
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Costco is full of great deals for bulk buyers. One surprisingly great canned good worth hoarding is the Kirkland canned roast beef for under $0.50 per ounce.
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Canned chicken is useful for mixing with other ingredients to make a quick protein-filled meal. It's soft texture makes it perfect for a crunchy lettuce wrap.
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Any home cook can pull off beef stroganoff, but you'll want to make sure to add the sour cream at the proper time so it emulsifies with the rest of the sauce.
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Cast iron is notoriously durable, but every material has its limits. So, just how hot can your cast iron skillet get before it becomes damaged?
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Unless you cook them often, it can be difficult to tell what matters most when selecting scallops at the grocery store or market. We asked an expert for tips.
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If you're a fan of bagels, you might want to give a flagel a try next. This curious Brooklyn invention is basically the bagel's flat, crispier cousin.
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You'll want to blend the beef filling and crackers, preferably in a blender or food processor, but Tasting Table's Leah Maroney cautions not to overdo it.
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You've gone through the trouble of creating a difficult-to-master French classic; so now you need an interesting and delicious way to serve it to guests.
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When your standard weekly meals start to feel boring, it's time to switch things up with new textures and flavors. Here's an easy way to do that tonight!
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Your standard boring breakfast sandwich is about to get a sweet and citrus-zesty makeover, thanks to the ingenious ideas of Costco's biggest fans.
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We all that know the basics will never go out of style because they're always delicious and satisfying; here's a breakfast that proves just that.
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Turkey bacon is delicious on its own, but the use of pepper makes it even better. Besides, you probably already have a few varieties in your spice cabinet.
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Reheating pizza in the microwave can make for soggy, unappetizing leftovers, but with your cast-iron pan, it can taste almost as fresh as it was originally.
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Got fish fillets? Try this quick and easy-to-master technique that results in a meal that is both tender and flavorful. All you need to do is grab the butter.
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If you're not just a fan of seasonal Starbucks drink offerings, but also love to get your hands on new branded merchandise, it's time to get excited.
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Lavender is one flavor that has been going over well at Starbucks this season, and the coffee chain is now offering something tasty without the caffeine buzz.
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Depending on where you live, Trader Joe's might seem like it's everywhere or completely out of reach. These eight states don't even have one location.