School
Wesleyan University
Expertise
Food History, Recipe Development, Food Trends
- Gene wrote extensively for Tasting Table's sister site, Mashed, for over two years.
- He created "Meat & Wild Game Cooking" at About.com, where he tested and developed recipes for wild game meats and wrote articles about wild game preparation, types of wild game, and butchering.
- Gene owned and operated a private chef and catering service for over 15 years. In 2016, he was recognized as one of the top five chefs in Los Angeles.
Experience
Gene has written articles, reviews, recipes, travel advice, and personal grooming tips for several websites for the past 10 years, including Mashed, Your Best Digs, Men's Hairstyles Today, and Hungry Hui. As the owner of Divoon Dining for 15 years, he catered hundreds of private parties, events, and celebrity functions. When Gene is not writing, he performs as a magician at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA, and on major cruise ship lines.
Education
Gene has a bachelor's degree with high honors in English and theater from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT.
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Food History
By Gene Gerrard
Breakfast trends come and go, and sometimes we bring them back wondering how we let them go in the first place. This is the case with these unassuming fish.
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Food History
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If you were asked to name a Southern food classic, this historic dish may not be the first on your list, but perhaps it should be.
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Shopping Tips
By Gene Gerrard
Sometimes, it's worth it to buy an entire fish from the grocery store. But keep in mind that you won't always save money when you go that route. Here's why.
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Food History
By Gene Gerrard
Vintage ice cream parlors may seem like relics, but some are still alive and well. This one is serving up old-school charm and delicious treats.
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Exclusives
By Gene Gerrard
There are plenty of myths out there about honey, including that wooden spoons are the best or only option. According to one expert, it's simply not true.
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Food History
By Gene Gerrard
The appetizers at Chinese restaurants often rival the main courses, and they've captivated the country's palate for decades. But one popular item is home-grown.
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Coffee and Tea
By Gene Gerrard
Looking for additional spice to add to your desserts? Take one expert's advice to heart and consider adding tea leaves to your next homemade sweet treat.
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Food History
By Gene Gerrard
A once-popular brand of pancake mix and syrup formerly lent its name to a nationwide restaurant chain, leading to protests in the 1960s.
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Cooking Tips
By Gene Gerrard
Marinara is a seemingly simple sauce to make at home — and it is. But there's one mistake you might be making with how you cook it.
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Interviews
By Gene Gerrard
Meatballs are one of Alex Guarnaschelli's all-time most favorite foods, so it's no surprise that she knows exactly how to make the perfect one.
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Cooking Tips
By Gene Gerrard
Before you get started on your next squid recipe, take one professional's advice and cook it on high heat. It's really the best way.
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Food History
By Gene Gerrard
This old-school pancake chain was quite popular for many years, with over 1,000 locations nationwide, only for bankruptcy and controversy to reverse course.
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Cooking Tips
By Gene Gerrard
While many people know making bread requires some practice, they might not realize it's the same for tortillas. Consult these expert tips to get it right.
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Shopping Tips
By Gene Gerrard
It's easy to be overwhelmed by all of the olive oil options there are in the store, but these labels make it easy to spot the good quality stuff.
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Food Facts
By Gene Gerrard
Is there a right (or wrong) time to eat lunch? According to one expert, the science leads to a specific time window that we should be following.
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Food Facts
By Gene Gerrard
While most of us think of fresh fish as being a healthy option, there are a couple of good reasons to avoid this one white fish species for your next meal.
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Food History
By Gene Gerrard
Ever wonder why "sundae" is spelled in such a unique way? The reason has everything to do with the exact day of the week that it was first enjoyed.
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Food History
By Gene Gerrard
Of the many deli meats that graced the grocery store aisles in the mid to late 20th century, this old school variety is one you'll rarely find.
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Food History
By Gene Gerrard
The list of forgotten mall food court restaurants is long, but if you had the opportunity to visit this 1970s crepe shop, you remember it.
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Food History
By Gene Gerrard
What went so tragically wrong for this fast-food pioneer, which was known for its great food, coffee, and inclusivity? Several factors are most likely to blame.
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Martha Stewart and Ina Garten were once good friends, but a wedge was eventually driven between them. What happened? Here's what you need to know.
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Fine Dining
By Gene Gerrard
Most of us fear getting a large restaurant bill. But diners with the big bucks won't think twice about eating at California's most expensive restaurant.
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Alice Waters in the legendary chef behind California's slow food restaurant Chez Panisse, but Anthony Bourdain was not a fan of this pioneering chef.
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Restaurants
By Gene Gerrard
While many of us might not think twice about ordering chicken from a restaurant, Anthony Bourdain felt it was inferior to an option like pork.
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Food History
By Gene Gerrard
Some fast food legends simply cannot be contained to one brand, and that was certainly true of one man who had ties to McDonald's, Burger King, and Juan Pollo.
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World Cuisines
By Gene Gerrard
It's no secret that Anthony Bourdain traveled around the globe. However, it was these three cities that he called the world's food capitals.
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Fine Dining
By Gene Gerrard
One of Anthony Bourdain's favorite restaurants in the world was a small Japanese restaurant with only 10 seats that served expertly crafted sushi.
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