Location
Grand Blanc, Michigan
School
Michigan State University
Expertise
Snack trends, Fast food, Iconic restaurants
- As a lifelong Michigander, James enjoys traveling around the state and sampling its many delicacies.
- He has researched and reported on everything from giant cinnamon rolls and beer to apples, road trip snacks, and iconic Michigan restaurants.
- In addition to his work in the food space, James is an avid sports fan and has won multiple sports writing awards from the Michigan Press Association.
Experience
James is a writer and editor with over a dozen years of professional experience. He spent over 13 years at The Alpena News, serving as sports writer, editor, page designer, and assistant managing editor. In addition to dabbling in freelance writing, James has also served as a writer and editor focusing on travel and tourism content for Red Oak Local, a Michigan-based publisher. As a food journalist, James has published work with The Takeout and Tasting Table, specializing in fast food news and the latest snacking trends.
Education
James holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University.
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Costco is home to plenty of products to help organize your kitchen cabinets and counters, and this one item makes all of your things much easier to reach.
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Cooking Tips
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The perfect cook out dish is both easy to prepare and delicious. Use this trick to cut the sweetness of canned baked beans while adding some flavor.
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Fast Food
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Everybody has opinions about where to get the best fried chicken. This eatery serving up crispy, tasty fried chicken is often found at gas stations.
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Starbucks
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The ability to go wild and customize any order is one of the best things about Starbucks. Here's how to get detailed without causing a line to form.
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Cookware
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Kitchen clutter can be a problem, but it's especially annoying in small kitchens. These measuring spoons are compact and easy to store.
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Shopping Tips
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Shopping on an empty stomach is always dangerous, but it can be fun when there are plenty of free samples. Here's when you should shop at Sam's Club.
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Food History
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Kraft Mac & Cheese's blue box is instantly recognizable today, but the product looked different when it first hit shelves during the Great Depression.
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Fast Food
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After creating the viral Cotton Candy Sprite at McDonald's, we discovered a big letdown you'll want to know about before trying this beverage yourself.
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Cookware
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Collectors pay top prices for this retro cookware, which flew off shelves in the 1960s and endeared itself to generations with durability and timeless charm.
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Fast Food
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We may not know when the McRib will be making its next brief return to McDonald's menus, but we do know what cut of pork the restaurant uses in the sandwich.
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Shopping Tips
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Store-bought biscuits can be a delicious treat, but not all of them are created equal. One celebrity-branded mix is particularly bad and should be avoided.
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Fast Food
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You can't really go wrong with a Dairy Queen Blizzard, but after ranking 14 different varieties, Tasting Table discovered that one classic candy didn't cut it.
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Costco is perfect for stocking up on all the essentials, but getting your frozen goods home still frozen can be a chore. Use this hack for success.
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Shopping Tips
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If you're looking for a barbecue chip that is the perfect combo of sweet, smoky, and savory, then this brand runs circles around the competition.
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Culture
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If you thought that all airline meals were simply run-of-the-mill creations, this is one revelation that may surprise you.
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Bobby Flay is a fan of sweets and his addition of this secret ingredient to milkshakes can take the classic treat to another level both in taste and in texture.
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Food History
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Never tried cowboy bread? Don't even know what it is? Don't worry. Here are all the basics you need to know, explained with a quick side of Texas history.
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Starbucks
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We tried and ranked 17 different Starbucks pastries and picked the this limited-time fall treat as our top choice for its moist crumb and delightful flavor.
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It seems like there's a deal to be found for everything at Costco, and that includes kitchen appliances when you follow this helpful pointer for saving.
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Starbucks
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The numerous releases of Starbucks' Refreshers have allowed customers to try many flavor combinations. However, not all the Refreshers are worth trying.
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Food History
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You've probably had a Moon Pie before, or at least an imitator. The story of the first one begins in 1917, and it's a tale as heartwarming as it is tasty.
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Grocery
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Even though her repertoire includes a recipe list full of cakes, brownies, and cobblers, Ree Drummond prefers to get this treat from the store.
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A savory dirty martini is even better with the right pickles. But it's important to get the flavor profile right, so here are the best pickles to use.
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Cooking Tips
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According to celebrity chef Bobby Flay, the best way to enhance the flavor of your steak sandwiches is quite simple. Just be sure to follow his tips.
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Food History
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Snack cakes make for the perfect lunchbox stuffer or an after-work snack. Over 100 years after it was created, you can still enjoy the oldest snack cake today.
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Coffee Shops
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Caribou Coffee offers a variety of different signature roasts you can brew at home, and while some are excellent, you should skip this one.
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Baking Tips
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Want to upgrade your homemade biscuits into shortcake? There are two simple steps you need to follow to sweeten your recipe.
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