Expertise
Baking Recipes, Food Trends, Restaurant Reviews
- Hayes' Korean heritage drives her interest and expertise in Korean cooking - her favorite dish being Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi stew).
- Hayes considers baking to be one of her love languages, and her favorite thing to bake is her special banana bread.
- Her favorite food competition reality show at the moment is "The Big Brunch."
Experience
Hayes is a freelance writer whose appreciation for food and baking began with her obsession with "The Great British Baking Show," and grew into a passion for trying new recipes in her spare time. With a professional background in journalism, PR, and social media, Hayes has found a way to incorporate her personal interests with her professional experiences by writing about all-things food. Hayes currently lives in Boston, where she loves to try new restaurants and explore a diverse array of cuisines. She loves CrossFit, a good fiction book, and frozen cocktails.
Education
Hayes earned her bachelor's degree from Boston University, where she majored in political science with a minor in sociology.
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City Guides
By Hayes Hollar July 3rd, 2025
Looking to enjoy Boston's famous seafood scene? Then you need to check out these 12 top-tier restaurants.
By Hayes Hollar July 3rd, 2025
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Starbucks
By Hayes Hollar January 29th, 2024
We've taken it upon ourselves to rank the Starbucks lunch menu, far less of a feat than ranking every Starbucks drink, but hopefully just as informative.
By Hayes Hollar January 29th, 2024
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Holidays
By Hayes Hollar January 15th, 2024
By Hayes Hollar January 15th, 2024
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Restaurants
By Hayes Hollar December 31st, 2023
By Hayes Hollar December 31st, 2023
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City Guides
By Hayes Hollar July 22nd, 2025
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but that doesn't mean we have to keep our favorite Las Vegas cocktail bar recommendation to ourselves, so here they are.
By Hayes Hollar July 22nd, 2025
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Cooking Tips
By Hayes Hollar December 11th, 2023
If you're thinking of making a caramel sauce and want to make sure you get the perfect result, we have some absolutely invaluable tips for you.
By Hayes Hollar December 11th, 2023
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Culture
By Hayes Hollar December 3rd, 2023
By Hayes Hollar December 3rd, 2023
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Exclusives
By Hayes Hollar November 27th, 2023
We're bringing you a definitive guide to the worst and best Cold Stone Creamery flavors for the next time you really need to satisfy that sweet tooth.
By Hayes Hollar November 27th, 2023
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Recipes
By Hayes Hollar November 19th, 2023
By Hayes Hollar November 19th, 2023
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Cooking Tips
By Hayes Hollar November 7th, 2023
Interested in making sushi at home? From sourcing sushi-grade fish to preparing the proper rice, we got 12 tips for making perfect homemade sushi.
By Hayes Hollar November 7th, 2023
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Restaurants
By Hayes Hollar October 31st, 2023
By Hayes Hollar October 31st, 2023
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City Guides
By Hayes Hollar October 16th, 2023
Boston's bakery scene spans a wide range of international flavors, styles, and traditions. Whether breads or pastry, these shops are worth the visit.
By Hayes Hollar October 16th, 2023
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Cook
By Hayes Hollar October 5th, 2023
By Hayes Hollar October 5th, 2023
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