Lauren Cahn
School
NYU School Of Law, Tufts University
Expertise
Fascinating Food Facts, Cooking And Baking Science, Restaurant Business
- Lauren has had the honor of interviewing a number of high-end celebrity chefs like Alex Guarnaschelli, Antonia Lofaso, and David Burke but she's also considered an expert on Chick-fil-A, particularly its super-secret secret menu items.
- She swears by sous vide and has never met a meat, fish, or fowl that couldn't be made better with a vacuum-sealed water bath.
- As far as Lauren is concerned, the only thing better than passing the New York State bar exam was celebrating at Bobby Flay's first restaurant, Mesa Grill on lower Fifth Avenue, you know, like, before he was "Bobby Flay."
Experience
Lauren's blog Yoga Chickie (2004-2008) delved as much into cooking as it did into posing, and when she started blogging for Arianna Huffington's eponymous Post, her juiciest stories concerned foodie culture. After cutting her teeth on all the pancake breakfasts and community potlucks as a news reporter for All About Bedford (a Westchester, New York hyperlocal news outlet), Lauren went on to write news and features for Taste of Home, Naturally Savvy, Eat This Not That, and a number of other outlets that are not specifically about food, including Reader's Digest, Just Great Lawyers, and Grown and Flown. She's also been published on MSN, Fox News, Insider, and in the print version of Reader's Digest, where several of her stories have been featured on the cover. Lauren joined Static Media in 2020 as a news and features writer for Mashed and Health Digest and has since expanded to Tasting Table, as well as The List and Glam.
Education
Lauren earned a bachelor's degree in English from Tufts University, Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude; she graduated from NYU Law School and worked as a lawyer in New York City for more than a decade before her nose for news led her to the life of a journalist.
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Stories By Lauren Cahn
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The NLRB has filed complaints against Starbucks for alleged violations of the National Labor Relations Act after months of failed negotiations.
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The new season of the award-winning podcast Travel That Matters is here, and it features a number of celebrity chefs as expert guests.
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How much salmon is safe to eat in a week? Scientists warn against mercury levels in some fish, but how does salmon fare?
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Both cheese and dark chocolate are considered essential in a charcuterie board -- although not necessarily together. But seriously, why not together?
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Not everyone knows how to cook pork tenderloin in a way that optimizes its taste and texture. We've got a two-step method that will take you about 30 minutes.
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During Mercury retrograde, fast-food chain Wendy's is offering a series of deals, including free Crispy Chicken Sandwiches (no belief in astrology required).
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Move over Negroni, because the sugary cocktail is back in vogue! Discover why upgrading to premium liquor in a sweet drink might not be worth the extra cost.
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Eid al-Fitr offers an opportunity to enjoy dates stuffed to perfection with sweet, creamy fillings. Thank goodness stuffed dates are a cinch to prepare.
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We all know s'mores are the best part of camping - and it turns out, we have the Girl Scouts to thank for this chocolate and marshmallow campfire snack.
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Take your saffron rice pilaf recipe to the next level with this toasty tip from Tasting Table recipe developer Miriam Hahn.
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There are conflicting stories of who created crêpes Suzette, but one popular legend involves a royal figure and a disastrous dining experience.
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Cucumber sandwiches make great lunch and tea-time snacks, but how do you prevent its star ingredient from getting too soggy? Luckily, there's a way.
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An also-ran in today's fruit market -- it's not even among the top 20 in the U.S. -- grapefruit's exhibition in 1904 commanded a pretty penny.
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If there were an awards show for vegetables, spaghetti squash would be among our nominees for best multi-tasker. Here's the best cooking method for it.
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For the size and flavor of a leg of lamb, you want to be sure you cook it the right way for the tastiest results. Here's the best cooking method you should use.
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You can't go wrong with using a charcoal grill to achieve big flavor. However, Pitmaster Shawn Hill explains that certain foods will do this better than others.
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Papa Johns is the third-biggest pizza delivery restaurant in the world, but it's about to get even bigger thanks to a massive restaurant expansion in India.
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Starbucks debuted the olive oil-infused coffee beverages last month. And if you know a little about caffeine and olive oil, this probably isn't that surprising.
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Coffee is a prized drink among American consumers, with plenty of types and brewing methods to show for it. Here's the data that shows their favorites.
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It's kinda like making tuna confit, only so much easier.
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There are many warm tuna dishes that might require you to heat canned tuna, but does it matter how you do it? Is it okay to heat canned tuna in the microwave?
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Before you whip out your go-to wooden board and slap a wheel of Brie on it, be sure you know how to property serve the dish to your guests.
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Although convenient, the garbage disposal shouldn't be your first stop for getting rid of your potato peels. Here's why this mistake isn't worth it.
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The 80s are back with a vengeance, and the Midori Sour is leading the charge. On The Rocks is releasing the first-ever bottled version of the iconic cocktail.
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For lovers and fans of Kellogg's Rice Krispies, its newest candy bar will be a huge treat offered in two flavors. Here's what you can expect to experience.
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A recent recall revealed that some packages of Gluten-Free Reese's Pieces Brownie Brittle may contain a product that is not, in fact, gluten-free.
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Coffee drinkers in Milan, where Starbucks debuted its olive oil-infused Oleato beverage line in late February, have already approved, but what about the U.S.?