Lauren Wicks
School
The University Of Alabama
Expertise
Food, Health & Nutrition, Wine & Spirits
- Lauren is freelance writer and editor with five years of experience writing for respected national and regional lifestyle brands.
- Lauren has previously worked for brands like Cooking Light, EatingWell, and VERANDA. She has also had her work featured online by Food & Wine, Real Simple, and Delish.
- Lauren graduated with a journalism degree and a minor in Food & Nutrition in order to pursue a career as a food and health journalist.
Experience
Lauren is a professional freelance writer, editor, and content strategist who works across several lifestyle verticals, including food, design, and travel. She started her career as a freelance writer for StyleBlueprint, a regional lifestyle publication, before joining Meredith Corporation as part of their fellowship program. After three and a half years of working for brands like Cooking Light, EatingWell, and VERANDA, she decided to freelance in order to best pursue her passions: food, wine, luxury travel, and interior design. She also runs a Substack that is dedicated to making cooking and nourishing oneself more enjoyable and empowering.
Education
Lauren has a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism with minors in Food & Nutrition and English from The University of Alabama.
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Stories By Lauren Wicks
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Any old gin just won't do for a French 75. That's why we reached out to experts for their top picks to anchor the classic cocktail.
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Some of the best wineries in the country are located in Virginia. Read on to discover the best wines for getting to know Virginia's robust viticulture scene.
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Ambiance is important, and no food establishment has more of it than these 15. The world's most beautiful restaurants span the globe and the world of design.
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The ample bake shop offerings in London speak to the city's unique blend of global cultures, and these are the best bakeries to check out in the whole city.
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With all the pancake mixes available to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is for you. Here are the best grocery store pancake mixes.
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Whether you're allergic to eggs or don't happen to have any in your fridge when you go to make a meal, don't worry. We've rounded up the best egg substitutes.
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The vegan and vegetarian industries are growing, so we’re highlighting the top brands that produce plant-based meats that you should know about.
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Cointreau is a must-have liqueur for your home bar. What makes this orange liqueur so special? This ultimate bottle guide has everything you need to know.
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Whether you have celiac’s or are trying to eat less gluten, grocery shopping is hard. We rounded up some gluten-free breads and determined which are the best.
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Whether you've spent time studying wine or you want to build your confidence to order at a restaurant, these wine bars deserve a spot on your next night out.
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California is renowned for producing some of the world's most respected and top-rated wines. These California wineries are the top ones you need to know.
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To make a Manhattan, you need whiskey and to help you in your cocktail mixing, we've compiled the 10 best whiskeys for a Manhattan — from rye to bourbon.
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Visiting a food market is a fun addition to any itinerary and to help you with your next trip, we've compiled a list of the 20 best food markets in the U.S.
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Don Julio 1942 pioneered luxury tequila and this guide provides all the information you will need to become an expert on the special tequila añejo yourself.
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Equally as important as the brand of tequila for your margarita is the type of tequila you use; i.e., Blanco or Reposado. The tequila must be 100% blue agave.
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To help you choose, we've compiled a list of the Top 20 fancy butters, with the highest ranked butter hitting the sweet spot for price, availability, and use.
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Knowing these quinoa mistakes will help you become more equipped to bring out its fullest potential as a nutty, wholesome, and satisfying dish or ingredient.
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We can all agree that barbecue in any shape or style is pretty tasty. But if you don't know your Texas brisket from your Memphis ribs, we're here to help.