Emily Monaco
School
American University In Paris, Paris IV - La Sorbonne,
Expertise
Food History, French Cuisine, Cheese
- Emily maintains a regular cheese column for My French Life, where she spotlights the over 1,000 French fromages one cheese at a time.
- She has twice (so far!) judged international cheese competitions.
- She served as a fixer for Chris Kimball's Milk Street, with forthcoming episodes focused on bistro classics and Vietnamese street food in Paris.
Experience
Emily Monaco is an American food and culture writer based in Paris. Her work has previously appeared in Atlas Obscura, Food & Wine, the BBC, EatingWell Magazine, and more. When she's not writing, she also works as a tour guide sharing French food and wine with visitors to the French capital. She loves discovering new cheeses — and with over 1,000 in France alone, she's got her work cut out for her!
Education
Emily earned a bachelor's degree in Global Communications from the American University in Paris and a Master's degree from the Sorbonne in French and Comparative Literature. She received honors for her thesis comparing the representation of children in Les Misérables and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
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Stories By Emily Monaco
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Whether you call it zucchini or courgette, this summer squash is bountiful come summertime. Avoid common mistakes, and learn how to right those cooking wrongs.
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Lamb can be tricky to cook. Interested in cooking the best lamb possible? Read this in-depth guide to learn all the insider tips and tricks.
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Fiber is essential for its health benefits link not only to a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer, but also for improved brain health.
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Mustard is much more than the yellow mustard or jar of Dijon in your fridge; mustard types cover the full range of tastes, from sweet to spicy to downright hot.
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Before you fill your glass, there are a few things you need to know about rosé - a favorite of picnics, parties, and a relaxing glass at the end of the day.
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Frying food seems pretty intuitive -- all you need to do is heat up some oil and plunk your food in, right? But here are some common mistakes to avoid.
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Giada de Laurentiis is a master at Italian cooking, and she's filled with tips on how to be the best home chef you can be. Here are her best pieces of advice.
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Your days of ho-hum at-home steak experiences end now. These are the most common mistakes you may be making when cooking steak at home, and how to fix them.
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For everyone from the monkfish novice to aficionados looking to deepen their knowledge, this guide offers everything you need to know about this prized catch.
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If you used up the last of your baking soda and forgot to buy a replacement, don't despair. Simply swap in these substitutes to complete your recipe.