Sophia Beams
School
Southern New Hampshire University
Expertise
Farm-To-Table, Pastry Baking, Viral Recipes
- Sophia has covered food festivals and fairs to bring the most unique recipes to her readers.
- She specializes in finding the best dairy-free and gluten-free recipe dupes for her friends and family.
- Prior to becoming a writer, she worked as a barista and still loves to experiment with new coffee and drink recipes.
Experience
Sophia Beams is a lifestyle writer and editor with a passion for all things baking. As a longtime gardener, she enjoys finding the best ways to grow fresh foods for her kitchen. She often covers viral dishes, new restaurant openings, and celebrity recipes. In addition to Tasting Table, Sophia works for Better Homes & Gardens and The Spruce. She is a copyeditor for Thought Catalog Books and a freelance lifestyle writer for Collective World.
Education
Sophia is currently pursuing a dual BA in creative writing and psychology.
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Stories By Sophia Beams
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Any iced coffee can be made better with cold foam. But how do you make cold foam even better? Follow these tips from a former barista to make a velvety topping.
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A couple of experts are sharing their top tips for selecting the perfect type of tea to brew and revealing how you can make the very best cup at home.
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Grilling fish can be more difficult than it looks -- it's a lot more than just throwing your meat over some heat. Here are 12 mistakes to avoid.
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Here are some top tips you should know for ordering some ramen at a restaurant, whether you're in the U.S. or in Japan, from allergies to etiquette.
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Most ramen is not vegetarian, but that doesn't mean it's pretty easy to make it so. You just have to follow some of these insightful tips to get there.
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Some limited-time Starbucks drinks are incredible -- but some are best forgotten. These 14 creations were so bad, we never want to see them return to the menu.
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A former professional barista shares tips on what kind of milk frother is best to use at home and how to make the most of the one you purchase.
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Interested in upping your cocktail game? We collected a list of our favorite cocktail books perfect for any beginner looking for guidance.
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While the French press makes an amazing coffee, there are still ways to amp up the flavor. From citrus to brewing times, these are our favorite flavor hacks.
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Home to some of the best coffee shops anywhere, Seattle is a coffee mecca. For a list of our favorite iced coffees, read our curated list.
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Garlic is a go-to cooking ingredient for good reason, and these delicious sauces are proof as to why it works so well. You'll want them in your rotation.