Erica Andrews
School
University Of Southern California
Expertise
American Cuisine, Asian Fare, Wine
- Erica previously had her own column at Patch called "Meet the Chef" where she would interview a different cook for each article.
- She has interviewed multiple award-winning chefs from carnivore king Francis Mallmann to "Nailed It!" judge and chocolatier Jacques Torres.
- As an avid coffee drinker and traveler, she makes sure to try a cup of joe from every state and country she visits.
Experience
Erica is a writer and editor that has worked as a journalist for over a decade. Her experience ranges from newspapers and magazines, as well as time spent as an on-air television reporter. She has written news stories for The Malibu Times, Princeton Echo, Z Living Network, The Acorn, The List, Patch, and longer feature stories for Caring Magazine. She's also covered live breaking news for NBC and PBS.
Education
Erica has a bachelor's in communication and a master's degree in journalism from USC. She made the Dean's List because of her high GPA during her undergraduate and graduate studies.
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Stories By Erica Andrews
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While we know that apples are nutritious and taste great, is there danger looming if you eat the apple seeds found inside the fruit?
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Over the weekend, Moscow suspended its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative that allows ships to export grain internationally.
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Before you cook up your next tuna steak dinner, Bobby Flay explains specific things to look for to ensure you're getting the best fish at the grocery store.
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The keto food market is booming at the moment, but why are so many people jumping on this carb-free diet?
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Ina Garten has written several cookbooks, hosts a TV show, and even has a few Emmys; you'd think she'd be an extremely confident cook, but that's not the case.
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Béchamel is challenging, but worth the work and this special method will change your béchamel sauce forever.
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Popcorn isn't just for watching movies anymore, there are many drinks that feature it as a garnish and flavor mixed into alcohol for a sweet and salty flare.
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Creating the perfect frittata is no easy feat, particularly when it's time to flip it over. Here's how to avoid a frittata-flipping disaster.
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Food prices were already rising due to several political factors, but now California's weather adds another element to the crisis. Here's what you should know.
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Gordon Ramsay is a big fan of rustic and unpretentious dishes. So why is he charging a king's ransom for one such dish in his native country?
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Do beachside restaurants equate to fresh and better seafood? Here's the answer that may surprise you.
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Chef Marco Pierre White has an intense personality, so it should come as no surprise that he has passionate opinions about how fried eggs should be made.
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With 93% of Americans saying they plan to celebrate Halloween this year, the candy industry expects growing sales this season. Here are the projections.
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Whole Foods is known for having an array of fine organic fare, however, when it comes to their Caesar dressing, you might want to exercise some caution.
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Need to keep some garlic fresh for a long time? Here's a hack from the "internet's grandma" Babs on how to keep garlic in the freezer for longer.
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Ben & Jerry's has become synonymous with delicious ice cream in fun varieties. However, one publicity stunt in 1986 went horribly wrong for the company.
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The Queen enjoyed starting her day off with hot Earl Grey tea that had a splash of milk, and for a nightcap, she preferred a gin and Dubonnet.
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DoorDash has added new features to its app hoping to incentivize employees to return to the office. Here's what you need to know about the company's plan.
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Tom Colicchio, lauded restaurateur and head judge on "Top Chef," has six new pasta sauces that feature ingredients specific to different regions of Italy.
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Have you ever wondered why tacos are usually made with corn tortillas while burritos typically use flour? Here's why you see flour tortillas on burritos.
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This special ingredient provides the perfect pop of flavor to your sopapilla cheesecake that will have you coming back for seconds and thirds.
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V+Crab meat may be hard to get, but worth the effort. When you're making a crab-based dish, this is the type that Ina Garten recommends.
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Avocado is sneaking into all kinds of recipes, including cocktails. This creamy margarita blend is a frozen treat that shouldn't be skipped.
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Dirty rice features ingredients you're likely familiar with like ground beef, yellow onions, garlic, and green peppers, but it also has some creative surprises.
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If you frequent the fast food chain Wendy's often and live in the Midwest, you might want to exercise some caution when ordering for the time being.
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Many ovens can only fit one pizza at a time or they heat your tomato pies unevenly. Thankfully, a TikTok user has created a solution to this annoying problem.
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If you've heard canned goods can last forever, that's not exactly true, but they do last a very long time.