Cassie Womack
Expertise
Baking, Cocktails, Food Anthropology
- Cassie enjoys crafting elaborate cocktails for friends and family, whether she's mixing creative concoctions or perfecting old standards.
- An experienced baker, she's down to tackle any project, from vegan croissants to tiramisu.
- Growing up, Cassie volunteered at a local county fair, where she helped judge canning and baked goods.
Experience
Cassie learned to cook by shadowing her mother and grandmother in the kitchen. After graduating college, she began her writing career as a copywriter for a cookware company. There, she wrote blog posts, how-tos, and chef profiles — and realized her affinity for food writing. She's gone on to pursue a career as a freelance food writer and corporate copywriter. Cassie keeps her refrigerator's dedicated "butter drawer" fully stocked with a wide selection, ready to be turned into an emergency batch of cookies or gougeres at a moment's notice.
Education
Cassie graduated from Knox College in 2019, where she majored in Creative Writing and minored in Anthropology. During her time at Knox, she wrote for the college's newspaper and literary magazine.
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Stories By Cassie Womack
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While you might think that making authentic Asian stir-fry requires a specialty cooking oil, you can actually use more common varieties, such as olive oil.
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An annoyed Costco shopper has berated the retail giant for apparently getting rid of grass-fed ghee in favor of its own version. But is that really the story?
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Labels like "frozen dairy dessert" might take the place of "ice cream," but that isn't necessarily a red flag, though it is the result of USDA regulations.
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Sometimes all corn needs is a coating of butter and salt, but if you amp up the butter mixture just a little bit, you can get seriously delicious results.
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Martinis should never be served with ice ... unless that cube is filled with brine and an olive. Drop them in your drink for an unconventional dirty martini.
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Explore the quirky similarities and differences between sourdough and soda bread, from their unique histories to what gives them their distinct tangy flavors.
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Copper dinnerware and glassware cut a striking figure on any table spread, but you want to keep acids away from this metal for your own safety.
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The ideal waffle is fluffy and light on the inside with a crunchy, golden exterior. If you want to make your own perfect waffle, cast iron could be the key.
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The shining, polished appearance of mirror-glaze cakes is hard to look away from. But how did the popularity of these perfect-looking confections grow so fast.
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Get into the aperitivo spirit by trying an Italian-born Americano cocktail to enter the dolce vita mood and feel immersed in Italian lifestyle.
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Alcohol is an important element in penne alla vodka for several reasons, but if you've run out of the spirit, dry gin is a good substitute. Here's why.
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Drinking bottled water is a refreshing way for someone to quench their thirst, but the industry got its start years ago for medicinal purposes.
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Believe it or not, not all vegetables are meant to be eaten raw - and some can even be dangerous to consume uncooked. But is zucchini one of them?
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Pizza stones retain high heat to give home-cooked pizzas burningly brilliant crispy bottoms. But if you don't own one, use this clever suggestion instead.
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Sometimes it's tough to know piece of cookware suits a specific task. Skillets and griddles have many similar uses, let's navigate their differences.
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Strips of citrus peel do a lot more for a drink than make it look pretty, so follow cocktail expert Tony Abou-Ganin's tip about how to spritz correctly.
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Bay leaves bring a distinctive flavor and aroma to dishes that can be hard to replicate. But a little fresh or dried thyme works as a substitution in a pinch.
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For as nifty as silicone cookware is, it can be just as smelly. If the stink lingers even after cleaning, this hot tip could save the day and your nose.
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Historians believe that people have been eating tamales for around 10,000 years. A lot has happened with the delicious dish in that time.
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Making fresh pasta can be a daunting task. Working the dough to the perfect consistency takes serious time and arm strength. And how long should you knead it?
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Although you may not have heard the term "Service a la Russe," you've probably seen this serving style in action. Here's how it became popular.
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There are a few ways to oven-roast corn, to give you similar sweet and flavorful results to grilled corn. But which method works best? We can help you choose.
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Pairing wine and food can often bring out the best flavors in each - but that's not the case when it comes to cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale.
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If you're new to the world of pearl sugar, there are some key differences between the Belgian and Swedish versions of the confection and how they are used.
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Do you remember seeing the new Super Bowl commercial from Uber Eats? The star-studded ad is all about not forgetting that Uber Eats delivers more than food.
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If you have trouble whipping up cinnamon roll icing that actually stays on the bun, adding some starch could be the key to solving all your problems.
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As the Super Bowl rolls around, many of us are busy making lists of party food to prep for game day. Don't miss off this super easy two-ingredient buffalo dip.