School
University of Texas-Austin, University of Mississippi
Expertise
Southern foodways, Food & pop culture, Themed cocktails
- Lindsey once spent a weekend camping on the grounds of the Wild Turkey distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY.
- Her master's thesis was titled "Gardens, Guns, & Grits: How the New 'New South' is Making Food the Latest Accessory in Social Status"
- In 2017, she was named as a "Person of the Year" by TIME Magazine in its story on the Silence Breakers of the #MeToo movement.
Experience
With a writing career running the gamut from airlines to higher education to sustainable living to Southern foodways, Lindsey believes that food is a lens to understand different cultures. Previously, she was part of the first-ever social media team for Southwest Airlines, did public relations for award-winning chefs and restaurants, was the managing editor for Tales of the Cocktail, and was awarded the Nathalie Dupree fellowship at the Southern Foodways Alliance, an institution based at the University of Mississippi, where her research centered on journalism and the media portrayal of the American South. Her work has appeared in Garden & Gun, CNN Eatocracy, Treehugger, The Daily Mississippian, Good Grit, and Oxford magazine.
Education
Lindsey holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas with a major in Advertising and Copywriting, and a Master of Arts in Southern Studies from the University of Mississippi.
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Fast Food
By Lindsey Reynolds
You're not imagining it: Statistics show that America's fast food scene is transforming, with fried chicken chains rising in popularity over hamburger chains.
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It's said that Frank Sinatra was laid to rest with several items that were near to him while he was alive. Did that include his signature bottle of whiskey?
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Cookware
By Lindsey Reynolds
Trends of the '60s are circling back around with rare finds popping up in thrift stores, like this vintage dishware, but these collectibles aren't easy to find.
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Culture
By Lindsey Reynolds
For vintage glassware hunters, few brands are considered as elegant as this one, and some its wares are especially hard to find (with prices to match).
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Bakeware
By Lindsey Reynolds
For vintage Pyrex aficionados, few dishes are as sought after as this one. Not only did it have a very limited production run, but it's seriously hard to find.
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Culture
By Lindsey Reynolds
Before her untimely death, Marilyn Monroe bought a home in Brentwood, California, and furnished her kitchen with this stainless steel refrigerator.
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Costco
By Lindsey Reynolds
In this era of sustainability and health concerns, it's smart to monitor where your produce comes from. Here's what we know about Costco's lettuce suppliers.
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Food Facts
By Lindsey Reynolds
It may seem that wild salmon is best when it comes to buying fresh fish for sushi or other raw dishes, but one expert explains why that's not always true.
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Food Facts
By Lindsey Reynolds
Cherries and the embodiment of peak summer produce, but when it comes to shopping for the juiciest and sweetest, biggest isn't always better.
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Fast Food
By Lindsey Reynolds
If you order a Big Mac in a different country, you may notice it doesn't taste like what you're used to at home. There are a few reasons why.
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Cooking Tips
By Lindsey Reynolds
It's tricky to think of something more simple than buttered toast, but this at-home cooking tip proves there are plenty of ways to upgrade the dish.
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Food Facts
By Lindsey Reynolds
The minimum wage has remained at $7.25 since 2009, even as food prices have continued to climb. These are 10 food items that now cost more than an hour of work.
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Fast Food
By Lindsey Reynolds
A McDonald's gift card restriction is frustrating hungry diners who say the policy makes it harder to use their cards when ordering their favorite meals.
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Coffee and Tea
By Lindsey Reynolds
This vibrant Mexican iced tea made from pink flowers is the refreshing summer drink you’ll want to add to your warm-weather lineup for pool days.
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Bakeware
By Lindsey Reynolds
There's one type of bakeware that retains heat longer, allowing for lower cooking temps. You can save money by investing in more efficient bakeware.
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Food History
By Lindsey Reynolds
Cowboys ate more than just beans and coffee to get by in the Wild West. Find out why canned tomatoes became a dependable staple for them on the frontier.
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Gardening
By Lindsey Reynolds
Cutting the tops off tomato plants, can change how your plants grow and ripen fruit, but it only helps in specific conditions and with the right timing.
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Cooking Tips
By Lindsey Reynolds
A rotisserie chicken is one of the easiest dinners you can pick up for the family, but reheating leftovers isn't so simple, and the Dutch oven does it right.
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Costco
By Lindsey Reynolds
A pair of popular Kirkland Signature beers will reportedly soon be discontinued — here’s everything you need to know before they're gone.
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Discover the average lifespan of a garbage disposal, what factors affect how long it lasts, and the obvious signs it may be time for a replacement.
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This perfectly balanced ratio for your espresso martinis is rich and velvety without veering too sweet or too boozy.
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Food History
By Lindsey Reynolds
It's hard to imagine a world without shopping carts, but customers were slow to adopt the invention when it first came on the grocery store scene.
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We turned to sandwich expert Owen Han, content creator and author of "Stacked: The Art of the Perfect Sandwich," for his pro tips.
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Fast Food
By Lindsey Reynolds
Near the coast of Georgia, this rare original Taco Bell sign is a quirky roadside landmark attracting scores of curious travelers and nostalgia seekers.
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Before buying a pellet grill, you'll want to consider the pros and cons. These grills are great for smoking "low and slow," but they aren't for everyone.
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Culture
By Lindsey Reynolds
What happens when Europeans visit America and find their way to the nearest Walmart? Here is how some have responded to the large-scale chain.
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Food History
By Lindsey Reynolds
While you may not think of one company as having two instant potato brands, Hungry Jack and Idaho Spuds are both part of this larger-than-you-think one.
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