Alicia Erickson
School
London School Of Economics And Political Science, University Of Washington
Expertise
Zero Waste Dining, International Food Culture, Food Origins
- Alicia is writing a cookbook around the concept of food beyond borders, working with refugees to bring recipes associated with their home country to life.
- She regularly interviews and works with accomplished chefs focused on celebrating cultural food origins.
- An avid traveler, Alicia takes cooking classes everywhere she goes to learn about food culture and cooking techniques around the world.
Experience
Alicia has been writing professionally for about a decade. She started out writing for NGOs, academic projects, and think tanks. Gradually, she moved into the journalism space with a focus on travel, food, culture, and sustainability, and the point at which they all converge. Alicia's work has appeared in publications like BBC Travel's World Table, Conde Nast Traveler, World Nomads, Fodor's Travel, and Seattle Times. She believes food is a celebration of culture and nature and loves learning about new places through the lens of culinary traditions. Alicia is constantly traveling to deepen her understanding of the world and its incredible cuisines. From Nowruz feasts in the mountains of Kurdistan to Diwali celebrations in Jaipur, Alicia's quest for a good meal and memorable adventure inspires the stories she tells.
Education
Alicia has a B.A. in international studies and human rights from the University of Washington and an MSc in comparative politics and conflict from the London School of Economics.
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Stories By Alicia Erickson
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Celery leaves are often discarded as waste, but they're actually a nutritious and tasty part of this veggie and can add some pizzazz to your favorite recipes.
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Feasts of must-try dishes are inseparable from Nowruz, which is celebrated as the new year over the spring equinox in many Western and Central Asian countries.
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Why not celebrate St. Patrick's Day with all Irish inspired cocktails? We've compiled a list of how to turn your regular tipple into an Irish-infused one.
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Cocoa bitters is the perfect ingredient to make your Manhattan or old fashioned chocolaty. Learn more about how to leverage it in your cocktail routine.
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From hole-in-the-wall to elevated pizzerias serving reliably tasty St. Louis-style pizza (or 'za to the locals), here are our selections for great pies.
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Get your cocktail shaker ready because we've rounded up a list of unique whisky drinks from around the world, each reflecting regional flavors and whiskies.
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Cornbread is the ultimate savory dinner side, but what to do with all of your leftovers? From croutons to casseroles, there's plenty of room for creativity.