Claire Redden
School
The University Of Illinois At Chicago
Expertise
Sustainable Foods, Vegan Recipes And Restaurants, Middle-Eastern And North African Cuisine
- Claire is always in the kitchen experimenting with new ingredients and alternatives — but that doesn't mean you won't find a stash of vegan chicken nuggets in her freezer.
- As a writer at Guerrero Media, Claire has amplified the voices of the food industry's most forward-thinking leaders, including Impossible Food CIO Kate Aydin.
- With food being her preferred mode of cultural exploration, Claire writes articles that celebrate her North African roots.
Experience
After graduating from The University of Illinois at Chicago in 2020, Claire has forged a freelance writing career that is continuously evolving along with her. In her early work as a journalist for the French magazine Toute La Culture and her role editing digital travel guides at Thalby, Claire discovered the global impacts of the food industry — both positive and negative. Those experiences are what have shaped Claire's vision of food, which is reflected in her writing for Guerrero Media and Tasting Table today. The topics in her current work range from profiles on women building sustainable food technologies and improving the lives of farm workers to informative pieces on sustainable and culturally significant foods. Her resulting connection with social causes like the James Beard Foundation, and personal recognition from PETA, are what drive her to dive deeper into the personal and political impact food can have.
Education
While pursuing her Bachelor of Communication at The University of Illinois at Chicago, Claire followed her curiosity for journalism as a blogger and radio host at UIC Radio. It was that experience that landed her an internship abroad, and while studying in Paris, Claire had the opportunity to intern for the French magazine Toute La Culture.
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Stories By Claire Redden
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Every zodiac sign deserves a refreshing summer cocktail. We've paired all 12 astrological signs with a summery drink based on their unique personality traits.
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This store-brand Trader Joe's seasoning blend sounds tasty and simple enough, but a fatal flaw caused it to land dead last in our personal taste test.
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If you're looking for the best oat milk creamer for your coffee, we've got the brand you need to know, and it's many flavor options.
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Not all flour tortillas are the same, as our taste testers found out. There's one brand that's best avoided if you want a tasty meal that holds together.
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Just in time for barbecue season, Trader Joe's is bringing back its dill pickle mustard, which we ranked as the brand's best condiment overall.
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Trader Joe's is a foodie's grocery store paradise. So why are there so many communities without access to a store? We think it's time for that to change.
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Shortly before getting in a fatal car accident that shook the world, Princess Diana enjoyed an eclectic meal featuring a breakfast classic.
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Olive Garden's breadsticks are a favorite menu item. But are they vegan, containing no dairy or eggs? Plus, other vegan-friendly dishes.
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Andrea Allen knows a thing or two about making a cup of coffee, and when it comes to extracting the right amount in a moka pot, she says it's all the grind.
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Discover what type of sushi roll you are, based on your zodiac sign. But if you don't like it, sorry, don't blame me -- blame your planetary alignments.
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There are few more deflating feelings than digging into some store-bought hummus and being left unimpressed. Grab a jar of pickles and we can fix that hummus.
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Recreating that ideal fluffy-but-sturdy structure can be a challenge when making vegan cake - but it doesn't have to be. Use this easy tip to get the job done.
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Just as it's an art to pair particular wines with certain dishes, there's an art to pairing coffee with the right baked goods to enhance your enjoyment of both.
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Just like all of the candies inside of a Swedish candy shop, every person is unique. Here's what Swedish candy you should choose, based on your sign.
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After ranking 18 Trader Joe's seasoning blends from worst to best, that turned out to be the brand's take on the Japanese seasoning known as furikake.
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Even though a French dip sandwich is typically defined by its beef and jus, both can be replaced with vegetarian counterparts without sacrificing flavor.
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Combining your healthy juice blend with sparkling wine to make a cocktail is a great way to multitask. Here's an expert's advice on what drink combos work best.
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Beets probably aren't the first ingredient you reach for when mixing up a cocktail, but they can work beautifully with the right pairing in the right context.
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Oddly, pairing alcohol with green juice can make for a tasty and nutritious degenerate juice cocktail. But which booze should you choose? An expert weighs in.
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Baklava is a delicate treat that is at its best when freshly baked, but it also lasts for a relatively long time as long as it is stored properly.
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James Bond wasn't the only one to have strong opinions about Martinis - and whether they should be shaken or stirred. Luckily, the experts have weighed in.
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The two bring out the best of each other, but why? If anybody knows, it's Nicole Patel, the Owner and Chocolatier of Delysia Chocolatier in Austin, Texas.
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Hot sauce has entered its craft era. If you ever wondered what craft hot sauce you'd be based on your zodiac sign, now is the perfect time to find out.
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There was a time when the idea of serving cauliflower as a main course would have seemed ridiculous, but chef Eyal Shani came along and changed that notion.
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Making sure your dragon fruit doesn't get over-ripe is a balancing act. You can, however, take several precautions to avoid running into this issue.
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Erewhon has a reputation as the hip and trendy "new kid on the block" of L.A. grocery stores, but its origins are older and farther than many would expect.
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On top of reliving the brutal deaths, births, betrayals, and literal backstabbings, you're going to have a bit of liquid courage in your bloodstream.