Sara Klimek
School
University Of Vermont, University Of Arkansas
Expertise
Veganism & Plant-Based Eating, Baking, Sustainability
- Sara transitioned to plant-based eating in 2018 and enjoys helping others transition to plant-based eating.
- When she's not working, she loves experimenting with vegan cookies, brownies, and banana bread in her kitchen and rewatching every season of "The Great British Bake-Off."
- An avid home cook, Sara enjoys preparing bread, vegan baked goods, and charcuterie to share with her roommates, parents, and friends.
Experience
Sara has been with Tasting Table since 2002 and aims to help others learn about the ethical, equity, and culinary commitments to a healthy vegan diet. She was the editorial director of Spoon University at the University of Vermont and the managing editor at bSmart Guide. There, Sara focused her writing on intersectional issues in food systems, agriculture, and health/wellness. During her undergraduate years, she also wrote op-eds for local newspapers and published her environmental writing in Headwaters Magazine.
Education
Sara is a graduate student at the University of Arkansas pursuing an M.S. in agricultural extension education. She hopes to use this degree to teach youth about agriculture, food science, and cooking. Sara completed her undergraduate degree in the University of Vermont's environmental program with a major in environmental studies and a double minor in food sciences and food systems and nutrition. Sara focused much of her educational program on food justice and structural inequity within the contemporary food system.
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Stories By Sara Klimek
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Stop thinking of Spam as a pantry fallback. If you know the mistakes to avoid when cooking with Spam, this canned meat can become a cherished ingredient.
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Has the thought of switching up the base of an ice cream sandwich ever cross your mind? From arepas to saltines and conchas - the options are endless.
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Leftover tortilla chips can be used in so many unique ways. Check out these unexpected and delicious ways to use tortilla chips before they go stale.
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Being a crucial condiment, ketchup is produced by numerous brands. We tasted and ranked a wide variety of ketchups to determine which are worth buying.
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Rice cakes have a reputation for being bland, but that's because they aren't being dressed up the right way. Here's some ideas for an anything-but-boring snack.
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Bacon is cherished around the breakfast table and across the world. We explain the nuances between various types of bacon, from streaky to turkey to speck.
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Not a fan of croutons? There's a whole world of crunchy, savory alternatives that can make salads more exciting. These are the best crouton substitutes.
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To make the process of tracking down vegan chocolate bars easier, I reviewed different chocolate bars and then ranked them based on several factors.
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Omelets can be made with many types of cheese, from cheddar and American to more unique varieties. Here are the best cheeses to try on your next omelet.
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Cool Whip is a versatile ingredient that can be incorporated into so many different sweet treats (even savory snacks). Here are some creative ways to use it.
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Save room for dessert? You don't have to ask us twice. These are the absolute best two-ingredient desserts you totally need to try to make at home.
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Achieving the perfect cookie fresh from the oven takes skills. We consulted cookie expert Samantha Zola on some ways to master baking the treats.
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If you've ran out of tortillas or want to switch things up for your next tasty wrap, grab a rice paper or roti instead. Love those ideas? We have more for you.
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There's no better way to fill your belly on a blustery winter day than with a warm, fragrant bowl of chili. Here are some of the most popular chili toppings.
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Black garlic has a sweet yet slightly savory taste that makes it perfect for use in a wide variety of foods that you probably wouldn't have thought of.
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Sweet potato fries are a delightful twist on the classic side dish. To help elevate a batch, here are 20 ways to season frozen sweet potato fries to perfection.
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Upgrade your s'mores with these amazing add-ons. These ingredient additions will take your s'mores from campfire favorites to Michelin-starred snacks.
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Not all biscuit mixes are created equal. To help you find the best of the best of the store-bought ones out there, we baked and tasted boxed biscuit mixes.
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As with many tourist regions, Cape Cod has an incredibly rich dining scene spanning many different cuisines. Here are the best spots you can't miss on the Cape.
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Ever wonder how you can incorporate animal crackers into your diet more? Well, we've racked up a few ways to enjoy it in cakes, ice cream, and more!
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Part of the joy of ranking burger toppings, be it sauces or veggies, is knowing how passionate true aficionados get about what goes on their favorite patty.
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Cauliflower looks simple at a glance, but it's a vegetable that requires carefulness when cooking if you don't want it to be soggy or bland.
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Making any of these common mistakes may lead to homemade cookies that are far from the sweet, soft treats you intended to bake. Here's how to avoid them.
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Zero-sugar iced teas rely on artificial sweeteners to try to replicate the flavor of regular sweet tea. We tried a few brands to see which was the best.
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If you're looking to make the best batch of French toast but unsure which types of bread to use or avoid, here are the best and worst breads for French toast.
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We've curated a guide to some of the most popular dessert sauces and the best ways to pair them with sweet classics, from caramel sauce to ganache.
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Pizza in the U.S. can be particularly divisive. Everyone has a regional favorite, which is why we decided to rank popular pizza styles to find a winner.