Chloe O'Donnell
School
New York University
Expertise
Culinary Traditions, Food History, New York City's Food Scene
- Chloe's first job was as a bartender at her local movie theater, where she whipped up tons of frozen margaritas and ate even more popcorn.
- After graduating in 2022, Chloe delved deeper into the world of food writing and fell in love with how much one can learn about a culture just by looking at the cuisine.
- When it comes to the kitchen, they're more comfortable eating food than making it, but they still do their best to act as a sous chef for their friends.
Experience
Chloe grew up just outside of Dallas, Texas, watching the Food Network with their mother and learning how to write from their father. She attended New York University, where she studied drama and creative writing. While at NYU, they wrote countless plays, short stories, and essays, some of which were turned into full productions. Chloe started working for Static Media in 2022 and has written for Tasting Table and Chowhound. One fun fact about Chloe is that she loves fun facts, especially those about history, anthropology, and culture.
Education
Chloe has a BFA in drama with a minor in creative writing from New York University.
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Stories By Chloe O'Donnell
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Next time you're preparing a salad, slice 30 minutes of chopping down to 3 with this simple hack. It'll save you time and make your bites more uniform.
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With so many different components, planning a charcuterie board can be a bit tricky. To ensure you've hit all your bases, try this simple planning trick.
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We all know salt is one of the most important aspects of a well cooked meal, but it's not always easy to apply to every dish. This hack helps.
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Stone fruits are delicious, but their pits can be pretty tedious to remove. Try this crafty tip to easily remove pits from your next stone fruit.
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Fresh fennel is a versatile ingredient, but properly storing it in the fridge involves a couple of extra steps. When done right, how long will it last?
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Even for carnivores who love to pile on the protein, it still pays to use thin-sliced meats rather than thick cuts when assembling a sandwich.
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Dirt pudding cups are a backyard party staple. To make them look even more realistic, try this technique to replicate the texture of grass.
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Capunti might not be the most well-known pasta, but its shape and characteristic ridges are perfect for scooping up thick sauces like Bolognese.
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Technically the two come from the same source, but they are not equals in their finished forms. Follow this tip so you end up with a well flavored outcome.
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Air fryers are fantastic additions to the kitchen because they can handle many different kinds of cooking; even so, there are some things they can't do.
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If your cleaning plan includes tackling tough, stuck-on messes, part of your preparation should be to toss a rag into the microwave.
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A vast array of cookware that keeps all your culinary bases covered is a great boon to any kitchen, but it also creates a storage problem.
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Canned tuna might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you're whipping up pasta, but tonno e burro is the simple dish sure to change that.
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Say goodbye to messy sandwiches! Learn the art of sandwich stability with clever deli meat tactics. Keep your wet and wild fillings in check!
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Popping pre-made sandwiches into the freezer each week sets you up for lunch success, but it can also set you up for soggy messes. Do this instead.
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Elevate your pool or house party with perfectly clear Jell-O shots! Learn expert tips to craft beautiful, bubble-free cocktails that wow your guests.
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All you need for a basic tuna melt is some cheese, tomato, celery, and of course, canned tuna. But sadly, this is where things can take a turn for the worse.
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Make your popcorn zing with the addition of this spice mix -- in fact, this little packet is the perfect addition to a whole host of different foods.
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If you have too little of a recipe to fill up your baking pan, you could invest in a smaller model, or you could save some time and money with aluminum foil.
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If you have ever wondered why the word 'pickle' doesn't appear on the label of many major pickle brands, the answer is surprisingly straightforward.
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Say goodbye to food whizzing around inside the air fryer, because with a few simple tricks, you can keep your hot snacks grounded and cooked to perfection.
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You might assume that garlic sauce is made with butter, but for an authentic recreation, you should actually use margarine. Here's why and how to do it.
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If you want your home-cooked pasta to taste five-star, toss some flour into the boiling water to emulate dishes at your favorite Italian restaurant.
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Getting splattered with boiling oil is not fun, and it can be dangerous. Thankfully, there is a simple technique to avoid this issue when frying foods.
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Elevate your tomato toast with a secret ingredient: smoked salt. Discover how this flavorful seasoning enhances your dishes, beyond even a decadent bruschetta.
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The way you layer your dressing and other ingredients can make or break your meal, so it's important to learn how to do so properly.
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If you crave the taste of a Reuben but are avoiding red meat or trying to implement leaner foods into your diet, you should swap out the corned beef.