John J Lee
School
University Of Washington
Expertise
Politics, Food, Dining
- Passionate and curious about a wide range of topics, John has experience writing about everything from the Michelin Guide to World Bank aid to Lebanon.
- John has written for many publications including The Emerald Magazine, The Borgen Project, and EatNom.
- As an avid lover of cooking and eating, John goes out of his way to travel to new places and experience different food cultures, taking in all he can.
Experience
A fresh graduate with varied internship and freelance work under his belt, John is looking to explore new topics and learn through researching and writing.
Education
John is a recent graduate from the University of Washington with degrees in Political Science, Informatics, and Digital & Experimental Arts.
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Stories By John J Lee
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If you thought dessert couldn't count as medicine, think again. Here's how posset, an old-school British treat, was once considered a remedy.
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If Lebron James does it, surely there must be something to this whole orange slices thing.
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Fresh clams are delicious but can be laborious to separate, so we answer your questions about the pre-shucked kind and if they'll work in your recipes.
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The health effects of processed meats have been debated for years -- namely, the nitrates in bacon. Here's what you should know about "nitrate-free" bacon.
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Cream of tartar is not a typical ingredient found in many casual cooks' pantries. You'll also probably never guess what cream of tartar actually is.
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When purchasing such a sought after ingredient like Salmon, it's good to be familiar with what signs to look for so you get the best bang for your buck.
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When the Apollo 11 lunar module landed on the moon in 1969, it was surely a celebration. Here is more about the meal enjoyed by the astronauts on the moon.
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When shopping for eggs, it can be difficult to decide which variety to get. Eggs can be fertilized or unfertilized, but is there a nutritional difference?
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Onions are a delicious base or addition to many dishes but can cause digestive issues. Here's some handy info on FODMAPs and how to navigate them.
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Food poisoning is a quick way to ruin any trip or night out. Here is the most common type of food poisoning in the U.S. and where it is commonly spread.
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When it comes to tossing your mushrooms, you should be careful not to jump the gun as they could still be used. Here's what to look for.
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Thomas Jefferson is known for the many influential acts of his storied life, but did you know that he was a bit of a foodie as well?
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Built and founded in the 1130's, this French monastery is remarkable not just for its age, but also for its cheese-making residents and unique power source.
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Paella is a delicious Spanish staple that can be difficult to make without the right ingredients. Here's the rice you should always use in a traditional paella.
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Salmon is delicious and decadent, but also a healthy alternative to heavier protein sources like beef. What is the world's most luxurious type of salmon?
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As interest in plant-based alternative food continues to grow, you mat wonder what the pros and cons of a veggie burger over your usual order may be.
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For many, a traditional wedding includes a white-frosted cake. Here is the Victorian-era symbolism behind those beautifully presented white frosted cakes.
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It's a great feeling when you can make simple cooking substitutions that save you time or money. Here's one for saving dough when using broth.
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Not only is freezing food effective, but it's also easy. But when freezing your soups and thawing them out, you need to be aware of what your soup is made of.
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Before you find it in your sushi, cuts of tuna are part of a massive fish that needs an equally huge knife to cut. Learn about the best knife for cutting tuna.
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There are a multitude of minerals and nutrients that a healthy body needs, but one that gets overlooked sometimes is magnesium.
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To many, flour is flour and that's that. But to the many pastry chefs and bakers of the world, very specific flours are optimized for particular uses.
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You would think that you've done just about everything there is left to do with an egg. However, there's a 2-day egg preparation that yields the richest yolks.
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Kai look keuy or son-in-law eggs is a delicious dish from Thailand but you might not expect the dramatic origin story behind the food's name.
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Pastilla is usually filled with poultry meat like chicken or squab, but can you guess what traditionally filled this light and flakey pie dish?
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Freezer burn may sound scary but there is a harmless scientific definition behind the process. Here's how to reduce the likelihood of freezer burning your meat.
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On the off chance you find something suspicious floating in your maple syrup there is a step you can take before throwing it away.