Location
Denver, Colorado
Expertise
Baking techniques, Food science, Culture and cuisines
- Allie began her career as a food scientist, most notably working in the test kitchens of Nabisco and Whole Foods Market. She's most proud of developing a line of Whole Foods' traditional and gluten-free baking mixes, as she's loved baking cakes since she was a kid.
- Her passion for food comes from her innate interest in cuisine, its connection to culture, and how it brings people together.
- Through her writing about the intersection of food, storytelling, and culture, she hopes to be a thought leader and conversation starter about the joy, complexity, and importance of food in our world.
Experience
In 2019, Allie combined her expertise in professional baking and recipe development with her passion for writing when she started contributing to local food publications and restaurant reviews as a way to get to know and experience the cities where she lived. Years later, her writing has been featured in a wide range of lifestyle and culinary publications, including Yoga Journal, 5280 (Denver's Mile High Magazine), Chowhound, Foodie, The Daily Meal, and the Female Foodie restaurant review. Whether it's discussing ideas about how to improve food equity in our communities, eating her way through travel, or simply gathering over a meal with her friends, she is ever-curious and motivated about the way food connects us.
Education
Allie has bachelor's degrees in food science and dairy science from Virginia Tech.
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Cooking Tips
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What can go wrong with air fryer French fries? A lot, apparently — that is, unless you know this one ingredient to toss them in to make them extra crispy.
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Food History
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Despite multiple bankruptcies and the decline of shopping malls, this once-popular pizza chain has managed to make a surprising comeback.
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Cooking Tips
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As is, canned tomato soup never tastes as good as a homemade recipe — but a simple spice mix and some time to simmer can change that entirely.
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World Cuisines
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Tartar sauce delivers a creamy contrast to complement fried foods. Japanese tartar sauce takes it an irresistible, velvety step further.
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Cooking Tips
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Ditch the stainless steel pan and scramble your eggs with this far gentler cooking method. You'll be rewarded with creamy, soft eggs.
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World Cuisines
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This Norwegian-style charcuterie board makes the ideal easy summer dinner because it's delicious but requires very little time in the kitchen.
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Keurig coffee machines simplify the process, but refilling the reservoir over and over can be a pain. This model can brew many cups without a refill.
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Cooking Tips
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To find out the best way to cook lamb chops, Tasting Table spoke with Jess Pryles, BBQ chef and founder of the Hardcore Carnivore brand.
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Consumer Reports tested and ranked several popular store-bought ice cream brands to determine which one delivers the best flavor and texture.
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Food Facts
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Next time you make caramelized bananas, switch out the pan for the air fryer. We look at how the appliance cooks the fruit, its benefits, and more.
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The Costco bakery just got even sweeter with the addition of a new breakfast pastry item — one with a cinnamon-sugar twist customers akin to other desserts.
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Cooking Tips
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One of the best things about French toast is its ability to be endlessly customizable, and this simple hack adds a perfectly nutty twist.
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Exclusives
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Before you upgrade your kitchen counters with aluminum, here is what one design strategist notes about the lifespan of the metal.
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Kitchen Tools
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If you tend to postpone cleaning up, you're probably used to stuck-on messes. Here's how this paper towel can come to your rescue, per Consumer Reports.
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Shopping Tips
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Reddit shoppers say one grocery category isn't worth buying at rock-bottom prices, but you don't have to spend a fortune to get better quality.
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Cooking Tips
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Making pulled pork for a crowd starts with choosing the right cut, and one often-overlooked option delivers plenty of flavor and excellent value.
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Cooking Tips
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If you've ever wondered what the best way is to thaw out that hunk of beef you have sitting in your freezer, we asked an expert for their tips.
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The biggest mistake home cooks make with homemade fries is the wrong frying oil temperature. Stick with this temp for better-than-fast-food fries.
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If you think holding onto a bottle of whiskey will produce a more mature taste, think again. Unlike a fine wine, this spirit stops aging once it's bottled.
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Food History
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From beloved cartoon characters to iconic movie heroes, these discontinued Wilton character cake pans can still be found online and at thrift stores.
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Kitchen Tools
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Knowing how to properly store enamelware like Le Creuset is just as important as cooking with it — follow these tips and tricks to keep yours looking new.
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Traditions
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It all comes down to the ingredients, and the West Coast has some of the tastiest cheese and artisanal bread to result in a perfect take on the nostalgic dish.
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Even if you have expensive taste when it comes to Scotch, there are plenty of affordable bottles available for purchase on liquor store shelves today.
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Cooking Tips
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While mustard is typically used for imparting savory and acidic hints to potato salad, there's another ingredient you can swap in for an ultra-savory addition.
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While broiling is a useful oven feature, that's not to say oven-safe bakeware is always suitable for the task. Here's what you need to know.
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Divided pans may seem like an easy to reduce dishes, but they come with their own set of challenges. Discover the drawbacks of using compartmentalized cookware.
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Sam's Club shoppers are familiar with the marked-down prices on the warehouse's unsold items, but when is the best time to shop? Here's what you should know.
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