School
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Expertise
Sustainable Foods, Vegan Recipes and Restaurants, Middle-Eastern and North African Cuisine
- Claire is always in the kitchen experimenting with new ingredients and alternatives — but that doesn't mean you won't find a stash of vegan chicken nuggets in her freezer.
- As a writer at Guerrero Media, Claire has amplified the voices of the food industry's most forward-thinking leaders, including Impossible Food CIO Kate Aydin.
- With food being her preferred mode of cultural exploration, Claire writes articles that celebrate her North African roots.
Experience
After graduating from The University of Illinois at Chicago in 2020, Claire has forged a freelance writing career that is continuously evolving along with her. In her early work as a journalist for the French magazine Toute La Culture and her role editing digital travel guides at Thalby, Claire discovered the global impacts of the food industry — both positive and negative. Those experiences are what have shaped Claire's vision of food, which is reflected in her writing for Guerrero Media and Tasting Table today. The topics in her current work range from profiles on women building sustainable food technologies and improving the lives of farm workers to informative pieces on sustainable and culturally significant foods. Her resulting connection with social causes like the James Beard Foundation, and personal recognition from PETA, are what drive her to dive deeper into the personal and political impact food can have.
Education
While pursuing her Bachelor of Communication at The University of Illinois at Chicago, Claire followed her curiosity for journalism as a blogger and radio host at UIC Radio. It was that experience that landed her an internship abroad, and while studying in Paris, Claire had the opportunity to intern for the French magazine Toute La Culture.
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Candy giant and chocolate maker, Ferrero, agreed to buy the WK Kellogg cereal empire on July 9 in a deal that equated it and its 19 brands at $3.1 billion.
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Trader Joe's
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Trader Joe's employees aren't only encouraged but incentivized to work on Sundays.
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"The Bear" highlights many tasty foods throughout the series. Now you can figure out which dish from the show you are based on your zodiac sign.
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City Guides
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It's mango season in Miami! Here are some of the best spots to check out for tantalizing mango dishes, scenic dining, and great food all around.
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Trader Joe's
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When someone hears the words "Indian flatbread," their minds usually go to naan bread. So, it'd make sense if you're overlooking this Trader Joe's item.
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Summer-season zucchini is a great addition to any barbecue with family or friends, but make sure you cut it the correct way for the best results when grilling.
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Costco sells many high quality products at bargain prices, but the cheap Kewpie mayo is, in fact, too good to be true. Here's why you should think twice.
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Coffee and Tea
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One of the most popular options at Starbucks, its salted caramel cold foam, can be made with just two additional ingredients you can easily recreate at home.
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Shopping Tips
By Claire Redden
Plant-based burgers often aren't as good as the packaging promises. When we tried a range from the grocery store there was one that was stand-out terrible.
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Food Facts
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There's more to buying watermelon than meets the eye. Aside from visual clues, considering the origin of the fruit might help you pick the tastiest melon yet!
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Starbucks
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Tthe return of Starbucks' raspberry syrup comes just in time to give your favorite summer Starbucks order a burst of berry flavor. Find them all here.
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Baking Tips
By Claire Redden
Homemade banana bread can be a revelation. But like with any baking project, you're going to need some technique to ensure a delicious result.
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When it comes down to cocktails vs. mocktails, is the presence of booze the only real difference? We asked an expert to get to the bottom of it.
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Costco sells many value wines under its Kirkland Signature brand, but there's one that should be at the top of your summer grocery shopping list.
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Read about which iconic fictional chef best matches your zodiac sign. From SpongeBob to Carmy, these characters reflect your cosmic kitchen alter ego.
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Coffee and Tea
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Taking inspiration from Starbucks' new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, you can make your own horchata syrup at home for iced coffees.
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Fine Dining
By Claire Redden
There's a certain image that appears in your mind when you picture a Michelin-starred restaurant. This spot will flip that image on its head.
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Stores And Chains
By Claire Redden
Aldi has some great options for those on a budget, but one of its egg suppliers has come under fire and found itself embroiled in controversy.
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Trader Joe's
By Claire Redden
Of the many olive oils lining shelves at Trader Joe's, there's one domestically produced bottle that outranks even those imported from Europe. Find out, here.
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Beer and Wine
By Claire Redden
The shelves of Costco are a great place to grab a deal, everybody knows this. Recently this steal was spotted on a wine from a beloved vineyard.
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Starbucks
By Claire Redden
While this alternative milk option works well in watery, fruity drinks like Coconut Refreshers, its texture does not complement Starbucks' hot lattes.
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When summer comes around, there are few things better than sipping a refreshing spritz on a warm evening. We have the perfect option, an on-trend spa spritz.
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Cooking Tips
By Claire Redden
While Ina Garten does embrace preparing her go-to breakfast in the microwave, her morning oatmeal recipe never goes without these ingredients.
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Starbucks
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Starbucks was born in America, though it's no secret that inspiration for the coffee chain came from Italy. But what do Italians really think of it?
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Coffee Shops
By Claire Redden
Dutch Bros has a lineup of variety coffees suited for many palates -- but if there's one beverage we think should receive universal praise, it's this classic.
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Coffee and Tea
By Claire Redden
The right coffee syrup can make or break your latte or cappuccino, and if you see one brand on your coffee shop's shelves, you know that it's a winner.
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Starbucks
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You might have heard that the Pentagon has its own Starbucks locations. Maybe you're wondering if you need a security clearance to work there.
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