Location
Millersville, MD
School
UCLA, Pace University
Expertise
Italian Regional Cuisine, Wine, Grocery Shopping Hacks
- Nancy began her love affair with Italian cuisine and wine while living in southern Italy with her Navy husband.
- She has written about food, wine, and wine travel for IntoWine, Greatist, About.com/TripSavvy, and various print and online publications.
- She collects a variety of cooking-related items, including cookbooks, spices (she has three spice cabinets), mustards, and small kitchen appliances.
Experience
Nancy's freelance writing career spans nearly two decades, beginning with articles in print magazines and local newspapers and expanding to writing travel, wine, and education content for several websites. She became a cooking and baking aficionado at the beginning of her adventures as a military spouse, exploring grocery stores, open-air markets, and wineries wherever she traveled. While Nancy is an award-winning travel writer, her current focus is on farm-to-table dining, wineries and breweries, and local, seasonal foods.
Education
Nancy has a master's degree in American history from Pace University and a bachelor's degree in economics and business from UCLA.
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Food History
By Nancy Parode March 7th, 2025
Known for their Blizzards and soft serve ice cream, Dairy Queen has become a beloved institution. Here's where the brand got its start 80+ years ago.
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Cook
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Cook
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Grocery
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Culture
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Casual Dining
By Nancy Parode March 3rd, 2025
From their cut to order steaks to their mouthwatering rolls, Texas Roadhouse offers a lot of value. But do they offer a military discount? It depends.
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Beer and Wine
By Nancy Parode March 3rd, 2025
Beer steins are definitely a vibe with their ornate decorations and iconic lid. But even if they are nice to look at, why do collectors love them so much?
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Restaurants
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Culture
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Culture
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Cook
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Costco
By Nancy Parode 7 months ago
A lot of mystery seems to surround Costco's Kirkland Signature grocery items. We're here to dispel some of the myths and set the record straight.
By Nancy Parode 7 months ago
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Grocery
By Nancy Parode February 11th, 2025
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News
By Nancy Parode February 6th, 2025
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Drink
By Nancy Parode January 30th, 2025
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Cook
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Restaurants
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News
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Drink
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Culture
By Nancy Parode January 5th, 2025
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Entertain
By Nancy Parode December 23rd, 2024
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Costco
By Nancy Parode 1 month ago
Does Costco make a profit on their trademark rotisserie chickens? Well, the answer might be more obvious than you think.
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Culture
By Nancy Parode December 12th, 2024
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Grocery
By Nancy Parode December 11th, 2024
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Grocery
By Nancy Parode December 10th, 2024
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Culture
By Nancy Parode December 7th, 2024
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Restaurants
By Nancy Parode December 5th, 2024
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