Emma Segrest
School
University Of Cincinnati
Expertise
Food History, Celeberity Chef Culture, Chicago Food Scene
- In 2023 Emma got to interview photographer Barbara Cole for Le Mile magazine.
- She won Best New Works award from the Asheville Fringe Festival for the show The Clown Car Rolls On as part of Rabbit Foot Puppetry.
- She once received a tattoo from a tattoo artist while interviewing them for a story.
Experience
Emma began her writing career for local Cincinnati publications such as Women of Cincy and The News Record. There she found her passion for writing stories celebrating the accomplishments of the human spirit. She began writing for Tasting Table in 2023, focusing on food trends, regional foods, and cooking tips.
Education
Emma graduated with bachelor's degrees in journalism and creative writing from the University of Cincinnati in 2022.
Tasting Table’s editorial coverage hails from a veteran group of writers and editors with expertise in their respective fields in the food and drink, hospitality, and agriculture industries. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information and original recipes.
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Stories By Emma Segrest
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Ricotta can be a superhero for your baked goods if you know how to use it properly, a process which begins with a thorough straining.
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Forget the pre-packaged store-bought frosting and whip up your own from scratch. Cream cheese frosting is easy as long as you know the proper ratio to follow.
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You may have opened your beer to discover the flavor was changed and your beer was flat. You just tasted the 3-30-300 rule in action.
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Whiskey sours are great, but if you're looking to add some floral notes to your drink, consider adding lychee juice for an extra fruity kick.
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Looking to up your tea game but are turned off by potential bitter flavors? Adding a touch of salt is all you need to remediate this common issue.
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You might be surprised to learn that there are several different types of cardamom. But is there a flavor difference between white cardamom and black cardamom?
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Even though they come from different cultures and are traditionally used for different types of cuisine, Italian pasta can be subbed in for Asian noodles.
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A runny, watery sauce can ruin an entire meal. How do you save it if you don't have any cornstarch in the cabinet? With some crackers, of course.
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So many drinks are lost to time. But mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim says it's time to change that! And there's one cocktail in particular he recommends saving.
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Pork scratchings, rinds, and cracklins are all variations of fried pork skin that look remarkably similar from a distance, but here's what sets them apart.
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We live in an age of endless kitchen gadgets that make cooking meals much easier, like using an Instant Pot to make your next duck a l'orange recipe.
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One of the best ways to prepare croutons at home is not your oven, but in a skillet on the stove since it creates a slight char on the outside.
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These paper cups serve multiple purposes. Cupcake liners are a simple way to create a barrier between your bottles and any surface.
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Side salads make the perfect accompaniment to plenty of meat main courses, but with roasted pork tenderloin, it pays to get specific with the tang of citrus.
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Cauliflower can develop a brown color during pickling. While this coloring isn't indicative of a spoiled vegetable, it can make it appear less appetizing.
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Canned foods are a great way to save money and avoid waste. But when it comes to oysters, make sure you're only putting the right ones in your pressure canner.
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The Inspired Home Show 2024 featured a range of innovative products to elevate your home bar and take your cocktails and glasses of wine to the next level.
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We've compiled a list of the ones that truly stood out and would make a great investment for hard-working cooks with limited time in their schedules.
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If you're looking to upgrade your products or invest in quality cookware for the first time, this list offers some of the best items we saw at TIHS.
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For the coffee enthusiasts, you'll be happy to know there is a wide array of devices to boost your coffee-making game and give you cafe-like results at home.
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After attending The Inspired Home Show (TIHS) and viewing an array of sourdough-related products, we created a list of the ones you need in your kitchen.
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The Inspired Home Show 2024 showcased several innovative kitchen devices to elevate your home beverages. Here's a selection of some of our favorites.
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The Inspired Home Show 2024 will put thousands of products on display, including the latest and greatest tools for all the DIY foodies out there.
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KitchenAid will be showcasing some of its newest appliances and kitchen tools at The Inspired Home Show this year, and we've got details on what to expect.
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In Poland, pasta is a base for a refreshingly sweet meal. A classic pasta dish in Poland is Makaron z truskawkami, which translates to pasta with strawberries.
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The Inspired Home Show 2024 will showcase a range of Le Creuset's tried-and-true favorites, plus a brand new outdoor cookware line, and more.
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With a name like "sex on the beach," this long-lasting cocktail is sure to draw attention. But, where did this attention-grabbing name come from?