Crawford Smith
Expertise
American Regional Cuisine, Food History, Fine Dining
- Crawford paid his dues working on the line at fine-dining restaurants in Austin, Texas, making Neapolitan pizza, tapas, charcuterie, and more.
- He writes a food blog that translates his restaurant expertise into recipes for enthusiastic home cooks.
- Crawford collects historical community cookbooks to study the history of American regional cuisine.
Experience
Since his childhood as a Food Network-obsessed home cook, Crawford has always known he wanted to work in food media. He cooked at some of Austin, Texas's top restaurants to hone his skills before transitioning to a writing career. He has worked as a blogger for The Hoth, and also maintains a personal website where he shares recipes and stories from his life.
Education
Crawford graduated from McGill University in Montreal, Canada with a B.A. in political science and a double minor in philosophy and religion. He wrote for McGill's newspaper and explored Montreal's rich local food culture during his time in college.
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Stories By Crawford Smith
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Even for those who are familiar with these chefs, it may come as a surprise to find out that Alain Ducasse played a vital role in Massimo Bottura's training.
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Heating up a can of clam chowder doesn't have to lead to an uninspiring meal. Zest up your next dinner with one of these creative additions.
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To determine the ultimate cookie champion we personally tried a variety of baked goods at 13 fast food places and crowned a winner that even surprised us.
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The flavor of cornbread rarely has even a kernel of resemblance to actual corn. Making the dish live up to its name takes extra steps.
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Chef and cookbook author Nancy Silverton isn't the biggest fan of English scones, but with a few tweaks, she developed a version of the classic that she enjoys.
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Nancy Silverton told us the technique she uses to enhance butter flavors in baking, especially when it comes to buttery favorites like shortbread cookies.
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No matter what kind of Mexican food you're looking for, we've compiled the 15 best Mexican restaurants in Phoenix to ensure there's something for everyone.
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While discussing her latest book about classic desserts, Nancy Silverton gave us some tips for making thicker, softer chocolate chip cookies.
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Nancy Silverton took us behind the scenes of her new book, shared her tips for making the best versions of classic desserts, and more in an exclusive interview.
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Spiral ham can be a delicious luxury come holiday season, so long as you purchase a product that is worth it. How do you know if one is? Check out this ranking.
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While the thought of eating raw pork might frighten some North Americans, the mettbrötchen is a ubiquitous sandwich in Germany with a unique history.
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TV personality and master cake-maker Duff Goldman has an easy hack for making creative dessert toppings - and the best part is anyone can do it!
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"High on the Hog" author Dr. Jessica B. Harris explained how cultural foodways have led to Chicago being a barbecue city while New York isn't yet.
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It's easy to forget some of the African American origins of classic holiday favorites. The hosts of Netflix's "High on the Hog" told Tasting Table about two.
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Peruvian cuisine is worth getting to know, and in no small part due to its delicious, spicy peppers. We're here to help you learn more about these nightshades.
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Stephen Satterfield and Dr. Jessica B. Harris discussed their experience filming Season 2 of "High on the Hog," the evolution of Black foodways, and more.
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Many gluten-free cereals can be hit or miss, but there are tried-and-true classics - and a few you might not expect - that landed on our ranking.
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Turkish cuisine is rich and has myriad delicacies to explore, so we solicited some expert advice on the dishes you absolutely need to sample for yourself.
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Kevin O'Leary has noticed something about American food that makes it different from most other cuisines around the world, and not in a good way.
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Duff Goldman explained his trick for adding one liqueur into baked goods as an all-purpose flavor enhancer and why he believes it works.
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How does Duff Goldman keep his dessert table perfect? He told Tasting Table about the secret ingredient that he bakes into each one of his pecan pies.
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Duff Goldman is a big fan of canned cranberry sauce beyond its place on the Thanksgiving table. He shared a few creative, flavorful ways to use it in baking.
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Duff Goldman's latest collaboration is out of this world. He spoke to Tasting Table about his work with the Kennedy Space Center's Taste of Space event.
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"Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary shared the biggest mistakes he thinks people make with their homemade pizzas and his advice for improving your pies.
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The trouble with many matzo balls is that they're too dense, but Jake Cohen has a few tips to ensure you never have a heavy problem in your soup again.
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Making Sichuan cuisine at home might seem unattainable, but we chatted with Fly By Jing founder Jing Gao about the ingredients you need to make it happen.
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Why do people keep coming back to Kevin O'Leary's Thanksgiving dinners? He told Tasting Table about the seasoning he uses to dress up each of his dishes.