Julia Holland
School
University Of Texas – Austin, New Mexico State University
Expertise
Mexican Cuisine, South American Cuisines, Gastronomy & Travel
- Julia lived in a 100-person housing cooperative for four years while attending college, during which she cooked dinner for the entire co-op once a week and planned breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus for two years.
- Her mother was a pastry and dessert chef and caterer, instilling in her a love for cooking, recipe developing, and adventurous eating from a young age.
- One of Julia's favorite books and movies is "Like Water for Chocolate," which she has read in Spanish and English, and seen countless times. She used passages from the book and scenes from the movie in a grad school research paper and oral presentation as part of a deep dive into the subject of aphrodisiac foods.
Experience
Julia has been a travel and food writer since 2019. She began writing a travel blog for a European travel site about her experiences living and traveling around Mexico. Most articles were dedicated to the vast and elaborate subject of Mexican food, delving into detail about regional dishes, snacks, spirits, and street food culture. She then began writing SEO articles and blogs for numerous clients through a writing agency, specializing in niches like food and drink, recipes, restaurants, and bar scenes. She joined Tasting Table in 2023, where she continues using her travels and cross-cultural experiences as inspiration for her research and writing on gastronomy.
Education
Julia has a bachelor's degree in anthropology and Latin American studies from the University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree in anthropology from New Mexico State University.
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Stories By Julia Holland
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You can make your banana bread more flavorful and moist by simply using more ripe bananas and reducing them in a saucepan to caramelize their sugars.
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The dairy richness from the butter and cream and subtle vegetal notes from the spinach are a combination of savory flavors to complement salmon.
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French deviled eggs mimosa are probably not what you expect. The dish is from France, and it doesn't take its inspiration from champagne and orange juice.
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Butterflying hot dogs should make them more flavorful with extra edges to crisp up on the grill, but there's a way to slice your sausages that's even better.
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This is one of the loveliest and easiest ways to prepare eggs around. And you can use your pretty pink beet-pickled hard-boiled eggs in all kinds of dishes.
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Fish can be prepared in a multitude of ways. If you want it to taste as it good as it would from a restaurant, be sure to fry it in a cast iron skillet.
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Chocolate-covered frozen bananas are an easy homemade treat that is as sweet and satisfying as any store-bought ice cream bar, plus, they're customizable.
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While classic egg salad brings plenty of creaminess and tang, a bright and fresh pesto is the bold herbal ingredient that'll make egg salad exceptional.
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Tempura is lauded as one of the lightest, crispiest fried foods, and it's the perfect way to use up those greens sprouting from carrots, turnips, or radishes.
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Bourbon's layers of sweet and smoky notes are the perfect complement to an umami-rich burger - plus the grilling process will accentuate the flavors of both.
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Here’s how to make the best version of apple pie filling in order to ensure a tasty, cohesive way to fulfill the ideals of this classic American dish.
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While we often use quinoa as an easy substitute for rice and couscous for healthier versions of warm or cold salads, quinoa also adds a hearty bite to soups.
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If you're thinking about leaving tomatoes off an English breakfast because there's already plenty of food, don't. This ingredient is crucial to the dish.
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When we rinse amylose-rich rice varieties, we want to get rid of as much starch as possible. But the opposite is true for amylopectin-rich sticky rice.
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You may not imagine adding anything but mayonnaise to your tuna salad, but avocado can make a very good alternative. Here's how to utilize this mayo swap.
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Steak is most often served as a triumphant main course, but it doesn't have to be that way. A varied steak tray is a creative and decadent appetizer.
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If your homemade jam is lacking something, lemon seeds could be the answer. Instead of throwing the citrus seeds away, try using them to make pectin.
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Cooking your own dry-aged steak may sound daunting, but it doesn't have to be. We consulted an expert to determine how best to cook dry-aged meat.
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Both pack a triple threat of flavor with sweet, salty, and umami notes, but what's the difference between Moroccan and Vietnamese preserved lemons?
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Looking for a gluten-free or keto-friendly alternative for sandwich bread? Use this unexpected veggie ingredient to bake a fluffy and delicious loaf.
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Costco's bakery customizes freshly baked cakes to your taste and aesthetic. While you prepare to entertain guests, here's how to best store these treats.
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Incorporating lemon peels into your seasoning simply requires that you dry them out completely to concentrate their flavors and extend their shelf life.
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Poke cake gets its flavor from a soaking liquid poured atop it. Why not give that cake a little bit of zing by adding bourbon to the concoction?
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Sweet potatoes live up to their name and can take the place of the sugar in your next batch of brownies. They will also give the brownies a fudgier texture.
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Give your go-to roast chicken dinner recipe an international upgrade by incorporating an Indonesian-inspired marinade on the outside of the bird.
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Making a fancy dessert doesn't have to be expensive or overly complicated. Brûlée a sweet potato and pair it with ice cream for an elevated dessert.
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If you're looking for a fine cut of beef for a special occasion, reach for chateaubriand. This succulent cut is named after an aristocrat, which says it all.