Annie Johnston
School
Empire Beauty School, Pittsburgh Career Institute
Expertise
Global Fusion Cuisine, Artistic Baking, Herbalism
- Annie, a multi-passionate creative and self-taught cook, has looked at cooking and baking as a form of art for as long as she can remember.
- She spends most of her freetime learning the properties and functions of ingredients popular around the world and then figures out unique ways to merge them.
- She once drove for over two hours just to check out a bakery that sold blood orange-poppy seed-matcha cupcakes.
Experience
While joining Static Media in 2022 was Annie's introduction into the world of professional writing, she has been passionate about crafting harmonic sentences and discovering captivating new words since was a child. Annie worked as an editor for Korean photography blog Humans of Seoul, and after landing a job at a high-end hair salon, she began managing and writing the company's sitewide newspaper. There, she reported hair trends, interviewed salon professionals, and learned valuable research skills.
Education
Annie received her license in cosmetology from the Empire School of Cosmetology in 2012. Although she loved her initial career path, Annie felt that she could help women in other ways that were more suited to her skillset. In 2018, she obtained a degree in diagnostic medical sonography from the Pittsburgh Career Institute, and from there took several writing courses through her local community college.
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Stories By Annie Johnston
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Mustard has been revered for centuries, so much so that the spice was even included in the tombs of ancient Egyptians so they'd have it in the afterlife.
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When it comes to food, Martha Stewart is queen. So, when she named her favorite Moroccan dishes, which include bisteeya and pigeon pie, we had to learn more.
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Does generic versus name brand almond milk really matter? Our ranking of almond milks suggests that name brands aren't always better than the generic options.
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If you're someone who can't seem to get the moisture levels of a cake just right, or if you love a no-fuss cake, consider trying out a traditional cream cake.
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To enjoy a 'grown-up' variation of string cheese without compromising any of the qualities that make string cheese, well, string cheese, reach for chechil.
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Trinidad and Tobago are home to some of the best food that can be found anywhere in the Caribbean. Roast bakes are one Trinbagonian signature dish worth trying.
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We all know that Dr Pepper has been composed of 23 distinct flavors for over a century, but did you know that people once drank their Dr Pepper hot?
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Germany offers us a variation of sushi that isn't a fun spin on the typical Japanese dish, but a medieval cuisine idiosyncratic to Western Europe.
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Candy might not mean more to you than a sweet treat, but True Treats Candy Store will make you rethink that. Discover the historic candy haven in West Virginia.
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Zapiekanka is a tasty, rich street food from Poland with an even richer history. Here's how this classic, now in its renaissance, came to be.
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Lamborghini may be among the first names you think of when it comes to cars but the brand also has a legacy in wine that goes back over 50 years.
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Get transported back to the roaring '20s be creating and enjoying marlow, the favorite dessert of silent film star and original It Girl, Clara Bow.
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For a smooth cocktail that will warm you from the inside out, try milk punch. While lesser-known, this creamy pour has been enjoyed for centuries.
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Chi-Chi's seemed to disappear from our radars in the early 2000s, becoming only a distant nostalgic memory. But what happened to the Mexican restaurant?
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When edible flowers are pressed this eliminates their taste, so you're left with beautiful food decor that doesn't compromise the flavor of cookies.
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If you have never tried semifreddo before, then you are in for a wonderful surprise. This creamy treat can be elevated even further with a little autumn flair.
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La Tour d'Argent has garnered multiple Michelin stars over the years, as well as a prestigious list of patrons. From royalty to politicians, here's the scoop.
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Transform your meatballs with an easy trick: add cottage cheese. Discover how this secret ingredient enhances moisture, and extends recipes, no matter the meat.
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Wedding cake toppers, in their many shapes and styles, are ubiquitous, but they weren't always. Here's their Victorian-era origin story.
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Cookies are typically made with butter, so when the granules of superfine sugar are combined with the creaminess of butter, more air is trapped in the dough.
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The secret to perfect roasted figs is adding the right alcohol, as the result is a rich, caramelized syrup with bold flavors. Cheers to this seasonal delight!
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Instead of throwing out the juice that collects in the containers of grocery store rotisserie chickens, follow Jacques Pépin's lead and put the juice to use.
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With complementing ingredients like bananas, medjool dates, almond butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves, this smoothie is balanced for any time of year.
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You have to consider timing. For even the most basic of dry seasonings, adding them in at the right time can affect the overall result of the flavor.
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Unless you're one who relishes in throwing formal dinner parties or collecting cookware, the various types of spoons out there likely aren't on your radar.
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On August 22, 1966, Charles Schulz introduced Peppermint Patty to the lineup of Peanuts characters. But who actually invented the concept of a peppermint patty?
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Shortbread has had its fair share of name changes over the centuries. These were largely due to baking methods but one change was sparked by a sneaky reason.