Elias Nash
School
University Of Southern California, University Of California Los Angeles
Expertise
Culinary History, Food Science, Bread Making
- Elias has ghostwritten two books on cooking and nutrition.
- His culinary knowledge can be traced to his first-ever job as an employee of Sur La Table.
- An avid home cook, he specializes in all things dough related.
Experience
Elias's lifelong obsession with food stretches all the way back to the day he spoke his first word, "bread." Once he achieved full literacy, he discovered his second passion in writing. Combining the two was a natural move, and he joined the Static Media network in 2022. He previously worked as a freelance ghostwriter and editor. Elias's writing focuses primarily on history and science, using extensive research to uncover the secrets behind the foods you love, the foods you hate, and the foods you haven't tried yet.
Education
Elias has a BFA in writing for screen and television from the University of Southern California, and is earning a certificate in journalism from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Stories By Elias Nash
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While both are great and time-tested methods of food preservation, there's a world of difference between fermenting foods and pickling them.
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The former Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, was a man known for his commitment to indulgence. So it's only natural that a decadent cocktail bear his title.
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If you have ever thought the neon red color of Maraschino cherries looked a bit unnatural, you're exactly right. Here's how the color is created.
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Trader Joe's stands out from other grocery chains with its unique brand products and low prices, but it has also distinguished itself through waste management.
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Sylvia Plath is regarded as one of the most influential poets in American history, but her journals reveal that she was also one of the most passionate foodies.
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Waffles have been in the hearts of breakfast food lovers for centuries. However, the waffle iron's origins stretch all the way back to Ancient Greece.
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"Chocolate fashion show" sounds like something straight from the dreams of Willy Wonka, but it is, in fact, exactly what it sounds like. Here's more.
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White vinegar is useful in the kitchen but has little character beyond being acidic. Black vinegar, while acetous, has a rich flavor all its own.
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You won't find picahna at your local grocery, as butchers usually divide the cut. But when you're grilling, you couldn't hope for a better cheap cut of steak.
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Tea is a beverage with ancient roots, consumed in China since 2,700 B.C., however, the tea strainer's origins are more recent. This is how it evolved.
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The People's Communes of communist China put a ban on all private property, including food. However, this system soon led to a troubling history.
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Calabrian chiles are a unique and particularly potent variety, something you can only find in this one-of-a-kind region.
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Asafetida is a spice that, to many, only has a reputation for its strong smell. But, once you know how to wield it, it will transform your Indian cooking.
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The cost of a burger combo can vary from city to city, with the most expensive metropolises charging more than double the prices of the cheapest region.
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Madagascar is synonymous with vanilla bean production. Follow the fascinating story of how this African island became known for this pricy spice.
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Jordan was the breadbasket for several Mesopotamian empires, but few grains are now grown there. The Al Barakeh Wheat Project is hoping to change that.
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Canned foods were coming into their own as the Civil War began. The other foods available to soldiers at the time were verging on or wholly inedible.
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Halloween wasn't always about ghosts, but involved fortune-telling, mainly regarding love. Here are a few food traditions that supposedly predict your future.
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Traditional Samhain celebrations incorporated many youth games, including a popular Celtic one that involved tossing two nuts into a fire. Here's more.
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If you have a hankering for sushi, you're bound to encounter maguro at the restaurant. Learn everything you need to know about maguro in sushi.
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While filtration is important, it's often not enough to make water safe to drink. It turns out that some truly nasty things can still slip through.
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With the wide variety of Halloween candy available, there can be some arguing over which is best. But what were treats like in the 1920s? Here's more.
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The people of Japan faced a very specific food crisis at the pandemic's outset. The national surplus of milk led to the resurgence of an ancient cheese recipe.
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USAID Administrator Samantha Power and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced a program called the Global Food Security Research Strategy.
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We've all heard hotels bandy around the term continental breakfast, but what is it? And was it always the paltry offering of oatmeal and cold pastries?
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The dishwasher is a modern miracle, but everyone seems to have their own ideas on how best to load utensils. Let us put pet theories to bed with this advice.
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Cinnamon trees can only prosper in specific climate conditions, which are ideal in the world's top cinnamon-producing countries.