Sara Kay
Expertise
No-Recipe Recipes, Seasonal Cooking, Savory Snacks
- Sara has been obsessed with cooking since she was 10 years old, when her mom taught her how to make chicken soup.
- She graduated from the French Culinary Institute in 2011, where she fell madly in love with all that butter and cream and remains devoted to it to this day.
- She has read Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" cover to cover twice.
Experience
Sara is a freelance writer with over 10 years of experience writing about food, cooking, cocktails, and spirits. She has loved the kitchen and everything in it for all of her adult life, and since graduating from the French Culinary Institute, she has continued to pursue her passion for writing about food. From June 2020 to August 2023, she lived in Bratislava, Slovakia with her husband Brandon, and started a baking business out of her home kitchen, providing "American-style" baked goods to local coffeeshops in town. When she isn't trying new recipes or reading Food & Wine Magazine, Sara loves planning her next vacation, perusing the Union Square Greenmarket for cheese, and trying all the exotic potato chips from her local Japanese market.
Education
Sara has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Hofstra University.
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Stories By Sara Kay
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After the roaring success of Betty Buzz, Blake Lively has officially expanded into the alcohol arena with Betty Booze canned beverages. Spoiler: They rock.
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The espresso martini is a classic cocktail that we all know and love, and the caramel macchiato is a classic coffee drink. Combined, it's a powerhouse drink.
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I attended the Coffee Lab at the Starbucks Roastery location in New York City, and here's everything I thought about it, from the vibe to the experience.
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The just-released Summer-Berry Refreshers provide Starbucks fans with three new cold drinks enhanced by boba pearls. We tried them all for this review.
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Bourbon can add a beautiful flavor to many dishes, so long as you know how to work with it. To learn, we talked with Robert Lopez, a Kentucky Derby chef.
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Nc'nean Aon 18-642 is the first Scotch whisky released exclusively in the U.S. by the distillery. Here is our review of this limited-time expression.
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Starbucks Reserve Roasteries offer all sorts of unique experiences. We tried the espresso martini workshop to see if it was worth the luxury price-tag.
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Just in time for BBQ season, Jack Daniel's launched a new lineup of Country Cocktails Hard Tea, and we tried each flavor for a review. Almost all hit the spot.
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Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. prides itself on offering collector-worthy bottles. Does its limited-edition Indigo's Hour bourbon whiskey hold up to this tradition?
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Crème brûlée is a delicious custard, but can it be made better by swapping out the cream for whole milk? We put this simple substitution to the test.
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Since starting out as a hot dog cart in 2001, Shake Shack has introduced all kinds of delicious burgers and sandwiches. We tried and ranked the current lineup.
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Famed tinned fish brand Fishwife has joined forces with sauce company Fly by Jing for a new collab. Here is what we thought of the new sweet and spicy salmon.
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Although popular in the UK, Nc'nean is a relatively new brand for American Scotch enthusiasts to discover. Here is our review of its organic single malt whisky.
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Frank Sinatra and Jack Daniel's are synonymous, which the distillery has now honored in the Sinatra Select expression. So, we sampled it for this bottle guide.
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From Tibetan momos to Japanese gyozas, New York has it all. Tasting Table's own Sara Kay shares her findings on the best dumplings in the city.
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Buffalo Trace has many renowned brands under it's umbrella. We turned to its head distiller to learn which bottle pairs best with classic whiskey cocktails.
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Whether you're at a new cocktail bar or returning to your usual spot your bartender may be seeing some red flags. Well, these experts gave us the lo-down.
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Chef Nyesha Arrington, host of Fox's "Next Level Chef," appreciates canned foods. Learn how she upgrades humble canned proteins to make delicious dishes.
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With so many spirits to choose from, each with its own distinctive profile, picking one can be daunting. We asked an expert for their advice on where to start.
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From the choice of glassware to the different cocktails, we take a deep into the world of whiskey. If you're a whiskey lover, read on for more.
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The Great Jones, the first whiskey distillery to operate in Manhattan in 100 years, has teamed up with Wölffer Estate for a bourbon collab that is all New York.
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Glace, a dessert shop on New York's Upper East Side, is collaborating with pop sensation Britney Spears to create a sweet -- and charitable -- hot cocoa.
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A pair of Kentucky classics - Grammy-winning musician Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace Distillery - teamed up to create Traveller Whiskey. We gave it a try.
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The little-known facts about this fast-casual chain make it a unique place that goes far beyond its burgers and fries. Here are some secrets about it.
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San Pellegrino sparkling sodas are known for being full of flavor - and a lot of sugar. We tried the brand's new zero-sugar options for comparison.
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Shake Shack is starting off 2024 with a red hot menu that uses fresh Korean ingredients and concepts to balance the contrast of sweet and spicy flavors.
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A visit to Wales presents the opportunity to enjoy the local cuisine. These are some of the Welsh dishes that you've simply got to sample while there.