Stephanie Friedman
School
New York University, University Of California Irvine
Expertise
Italian Food, Coffee Shops, Seasonal Food Items
- Stephanie loves whipping up recipes from Harry Potter cookbooks, and taking trips to Universal Studios to get her hands on an ice-cold glass of Butterbeer.
- She was a member of the Yelp Elite Squad in 2021 and 2022, where she wrote a plethora of passionate food reviews and attended foodie events across New York City.
- As a result of many childhood trips to Italy, she developed a love for learning about authentic Italian food.
Experience
Stephanie is a freelance writer with more than four years of professional writing and editing experience. She has been writing about food since she created her own newspaper with a column for restaurant reviews as a child, and had a baking blog as a teenager. While her primary focus now is food journalism, she has also been published in medical journals for articles about dermatology, written features for Skincare Anarchy's magazine, and worked as a content writer for a skincare brand. In her free time, Stephanie loves perusing farmer's markets, coffee shops, and Trader Joe's.
Education
Stephanie holds a Certificate in Journalism and Newswriting from New York University, where she honed her journalism skills by writing news stories, profiles, and features. She also has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California Irvine, where she held internships in communications and public relations.
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Stories By Stephanie Friedman
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The biggest pitfall when making turkey burgers is accidentally overcooking them and having them turn out dry. You can easily avoid this by using flour.
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In the spring and summer months, we crave refreshing beverages, and there's no better way to lighten up your cup of coffee than to incorporate a fruity element.
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It's hard to imagine life without chocolate truffles. Surprisingly, the decadent treats were likely invented accidentally - though who did it remains unclear.
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Feeling like an autumn-inspired drink even though it's spring and the rain hasn't stopped for days? Here's how to get what you want when you want it.
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Many of us freeze raw meat as soon as we get it home. We know it won't last long at room temp, but how does it last in the fridge after it has been thawed?
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With some beverages like milk, one bad whiff makes it very easy to tell if it's gone bad, but the signs are different when it comes to apple juice.
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Baked beans and ranch style beans are extremely similar and typically enjoyed in the same ways, but they diverge when it comes to sweetness.
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Fans of chicago-style deep dish pizza are not going to want to miss their chance to grab the Portillo's and Lou Malnati's Italian beef pizza crossover.
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While Dot's is renowned for its inventive pretzel flavors, it is far from the only brand offering delightfully innovative options on store shelves.
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Sugar and french fries may seem like an unlikely combination. However, this sweet ingredient can help give fries a golden hue and an extra crispy crunch.
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Air fryers are good at imitating traditional frying, but they don't always deliver chicken as crispy as you might like. Luckily, there's an easy fix.
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With a dizzying amount of energy drinks on the market, it's hard to make a choice. Here's how the caffeine content compares between Alani and Celsius drinks.
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To cook canned sardines that don't fall apart or get mushy during the process, you need to keep this important tip in mind.
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It might sound like a bizarre combination at first, but you'll be shocked by how well pickles complement an ice-cold jug of lemonade on a hot day.
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The two may look similar when they're in the glass, but there are subtle differences that change the taste and experience of consuming them.
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Whether you're starting from scratch or following a boxed recipe, cornbread can always use a little pineapple for extra moisture and sweetness.
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There are many great ways to experiment with the flavor and consistency of cold foam. Adding some mascarpone can really elevate your next iced coffee drink.
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If you want to make a delicious dessert on a budget, time constraint, or both, this easy apple pie treat is for you - and you only need two canned ingredients.
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The next time you make clam dip for your next gathering, heed our advice: avoid the hassle that comes with fresh clams, as canned clams make everything easier.
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Purchasing or making an ice cream cake in advance of an event is often necessary, but doing so can result in unwanted freezer burn. Here's what to do.
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This might not be the first thing you think of for improving a plain old box of mac and cheese, but it's easy to incorporate and works like a charm.
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For years we thought there were two ways to cut a sandwich, then this viral hack popped up and set the entire sandwich world on its head.
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Starbucks is releasing three colorful new summer drinks in its Refreshers line on May 7, 2024. Even better? They all feature raspberry-flavored popping pearls.
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We know our favorite Costco options, like the chicken bake and double chocolate chunk cookie. But have you wondered what this chain serves in other countries?
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There are differences between homemade, takeout, and grocery store-bought sushi rolls, and it's important to know how to best preserve each one.
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The best Cuban sandwiches aren't just defined in part by the inclusion of Swiss cheese, they're also defined by the way that Swiss cheese is arranged.
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One mystery associated with Trader Joe's is where some of its products actually come from like its Very Green Juice Smoothies. We now know which brand makes it.