Elaine Todd
School
University Of Strathclyde
Expertise
Mediterranean Cuisine, Healthy Eating, Food Science
- Elaine's passion for working with food began with her job in hospitality, catering for weddings and events for ten years.
- As a massive Beatles fan, Elaine was thrilled when one of her vegan recipes was featured on Paul McCartney's Meat Free Monday website.
- Having visited Italy more than 30 times, Elaine is an avid fan of Italian food and is keen to get the word out that there is more to Italian cuisine than pizza and pasta!
Experience
Elaine's love of food and passion for healthy eating inspired her to start her food blog Thyme to Feel Alive, in 2019 as a resource for anyone looking to eat healthier and live a more fulfilling life. As a science teacher, she loves learning about the science of nutrition and writing articles to explain difficult concepts in simple ways. She has been a freelance writer for the last two years, writing across many different niches, but food is her first and biggest passion and will always be the subject she enjoys writing about most.
She plans to travel around Europe extensively in the coming years, introducing her young daughter to the delights of Mediterranean food and culture.
Education
Elaine has an honors degree in chemistry from the University of Strathclyde and returned to the same university for her PGDE in Teaching.
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Stories By Elaine Todd
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Basic tomato sandwiches already pack plenty of umami, but ingredient additions like coleslaw or pickled onions can take this lunch item to the next level.
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Your meat mallet has far more potential than just tenderizing meat and can be put to good use in your kitchen regularly, from crushing peppercorns to coconuts.
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Stuffed peppers are an easy and nutritious dish to prepare, and there are many ways to upgrade your recipe with delicious flair, including these suggestions.
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Let's look at the best ways to put wax paper to good use in the kitchen and start giving it the credit it deserves, from cleaning to storage to cooking uses.
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A big bag of potatoes seems like a good buy at the store, but it takes up lots of space. We offer different uses for surplus spuds in assorted recipes.
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Egg dishes aren't just for breakfast anymore. Expand your culinary repertoire during the week with one of these satisfying egg-based meals for dinner.
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What nation is more synonymous with bread then France? With an important attachment to the foodstuff, these are the top French breads you should know.
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A simple way to upgrade your sandwich is with the addition of fresh herbs. These are some herbs you should reach for, and which sandwiches to pair them with.
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Roast beef is a scrumptious centerpiece for a family dinner, but what to do with the inevitable leftovers? Here are delicious uses beyond making sandwiches.