Ayomari
Expertise
Vegan Cuisine, Budget Cooking Tips, Food History
- As a food writer, Ayomari has covered events like San Francisco's Outside Lands, Natural Products Expo West, as well as many food brand activations/events.
- He's interviewed successful food blogger Food With Soy, Vladimir Mikovic, the Chief and Brand Creative for plant-based steak company Juicy Marbles, pop-singer and co-creator of 'Make 'Em Sweat' Hot Sauce, Chlöe Bailey, along with Ahmad Alzahabi, the food content creator behind The Golden Balance.
- Before the pandemic, Ayomari worked as Garde manger at a vegetarian/vegan restaurant named Elf Cafe located in Echo Park, under head chef Imaad Wasif. Although he no longer works in the kitchen, he still cooks at home daily. He's obsessed with food-themed films and has watched Chocolat to Soul Food multiple times.
Experience
Ayomari's professional writer/journalist career in the food space is fairly new, yet he's had a lifelong love for all forms of writing, beginning with his own short stories and comic books as a child. The topics he enjoys writing about range from trending food news, to food industry policy, food-related tech/futurism, fashion, and history. Since being given the opportunity to be a contributing writer, he's committed to learning and growing more in the world of journalism. Ayomari has been a professional food writer/journalist for nearly four years, and has been a contributing writer for food and drink publications Foodbeast and Thrillist. He's written extensively about the Black-owned restaurants of Los Angeles' historic Leimert Park area for Thrillist.
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Stories By Ayomari
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If you've grown tired of traditional gobble-gobble go-tos, switch things up and try some of the delicious dishes that define Thanksgiving in Puerto Rico.
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Making your own freshly pressed juice at home can sometimes lead to boring combinations. Here's how to give your juice a healthy, tastebud-tingling glow-up.
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Grilling is a highly accessible forms of cooking, but that doesn't mean the essential ingredients are always obvious. Here's 20 essentials to keep on hand.
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Getting the best results out of your machine requires more than popping your dishes in the washer and pressing start. These hacks will make dishwashing easy.
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Powdered soup mixes can come in all sorts of handy if you know how to use them. Have some left in the pantry? Consider it your next super seasoning packet.
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Fresh fruits and veggies do not come with an ingredient list or expiration date, so here are a few things to keep in mind next time you buy produce.
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Here are some clever ways to use your freezer to cook up next-level potato dishes. From latkes to potato soup to cheeseburger nachos, these tips are a win.
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Scalloped potatoes are a cheesy, carb-filled comfort classic, but even they can use a little extra boost of flavor - and these tips will help you do just that.
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Dutch Ovens are a fantastic way to cook many of your favourite dishes, but cleaning and maintaining them can be a real challenge. We'll tell you how.
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Don't ignore those canned beans hanging out in the back of your pantry! They can be put to good use in salads, desserts, marinades, dips, and more.
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Granola is one of the more reliable and delicious breakfast options, but there is a whole lot more you can do with granola, including sweet and savory options.
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Nothing can replace the flavor of butter from cows, but there are brands that have managed to come close. Here's a ranking of the best vegan butters.
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With the right method, you can whip together a delicious scramble as easily as a vegetable frittata. If you love egg dishes, here are air fryer tips.
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Keurig machines are fast, fun and do the trick. But to elevate your game, here's how to clean, filter and use hacks (like doubling cups) to make things better.
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To help you achieve the perfect consistency, taste, and buttery blend, we have put together a list of mistakes to avoid when making compound butter.
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1800 Silver Tequila might be the perfect premium choice. To give you the full experience, we put together the ultimate bottle guide for 1800 Silver Tequila.
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Whether you prefer cubed or crinkled, waffle or wedge, somewhere on this list is the perfect potato cut for you.
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Edamame is a delicious, nutritious, popular snack. But one thing that has made it so popular is its versatility. Here's how to embrace it at home.
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Even celebrity chefs love canned tuna, and it's no surprise that many have delicious tips and tricks for preparing this longtime pantry staple.
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Coffee is a vital part of many morning routines, but perfecting your cup of joe is no easy task. Here are all the tips you need to start your morning off right.
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Sicily is known for its wide variety of delicious pasta dishes that make perfect meals for just about anyone. Here are the best ones you should try.
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The Philly cheesesteak has been reimagined as everything from quesadillas to casserole, and it's a mesmerizing taste that begs to find its way into your tummy.
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Americans eat more potatoes than any other vegetable, but have you ever put one in a cake or candy? Here are several ways to eat a potato for dessert.
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Luckily for you, today's forecast is cloudy with a chance of toppings, and we've put together a list of tips and tricks for making the ultimate loaded potatoes.
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Many of the primary ingredients we associate with baking aren't vegan-friendly, so keeping these must-haves on hand is essential for vegan baking.
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The 1990s might feel like a long time ago, but certain snacks and food trends from the decade have stayed with us in the years since. Others, not so much.
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Curry is a beloved food worldwide, with as many variations as there are people to cook it. With so many styles, you should know what's-what on the curry pot.