Nathan Legare
School
University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Expertise
Culinary History, All-Natural Foods, Bread Making
- Nathan learned to cook and bake in an all-natural, from-scratch household due to his father and sister's allergies to artificial preservatives.
- While studying at UMass Amherst, he took a number of specialized journalism courses, including a food writing seminar in 2023.
- A big Julia Child fan, he hopes to one day recreate every recipe in "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."
Experience
Nathan is a passionate home cook and baker with a focus on all-natural cuisine. An avid world traveler, he loves immersing himself in the cultural and culinary traditions of the locations he visits. Outside of Tasting Table, Nathan is a staff writer for the University of Massachusetts Amherst's student newspaper, the Massachusetts Daily Collegian.
Education
Nathan is a senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst pursuing a bachelor's degree in geography and journalism. His studies primarily consist of journalistic writing and reporting, global cultures, and mapmaking with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
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Stories By Nathan Legare
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The Chai Latte has been a mainstay at Starbucks for decades. But if you're looking to put a new spin on a classic, try this sweet addition next time you order.
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Buckingham Palace is home to quite a few banquets and fancy parties. And anytime the Queen was in attendance, one could expect outstanding desserts.
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Ready to elevate your homemade grilled cheese sandwich? Try adding this common pantry ingredient for an extra crispy, crunchy texture.
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Looking at what an important figure ate can reveal something about their way of life, and that's the case with this homemade dessert that Dr. MLK Jr. loved.
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Given that he's the new CEO of Starbucks, we can't help but wonder what Brian Niccol's preferred morning coffee drink is. The answer is a timeless classic.
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One sip of chocolate milk will instantly transport you back to your childhood. Have you ever taken a second to consider the origins of the drink?
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Nothing hits the spot like a tall glass of Thai iced tea. Aromatic and beautiful, this is the perfect tea to serve a crowd. Here's the best way to steep it.
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Starbucks discontinues fan-favorite items sometimes. One that was removed, the Cool Lime Refresher, has been added back to menus, but only in Canada.
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If you're making cocktails at home and notice your drink is too bitter, we've got the perfect fix: Just add in a splash of a saline solution. Here's why.
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You've probably seen the name "Duncan Hines" in the baking aisle, but he was a real man with strong opinions about food. What, then, was his favorite dish?
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Baristas at the Findlay Creek Starbucks in Ottawa, Canada recently shared their Kinder Bueno drink based on Ferrero's chocolate bar of the same name.
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For a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, made with just four ingredients.
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Grenadine quickly sinks to the bottom of a tequila sunrise cocktail, creating the classic 'sunrise' color gradient we all know and love. But why?
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When added to food, this kitchen staple dissolves the capsaicin into its fat molecules, which can then be removed from the final product.
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As air fryers continue to grow more popular, cooks are finding new and creative ways to use the all-in-one device. One such innovative use is dehydrating food.
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There's a simple method of breathing life back into your stale chips using one of America's favorite kitchen appliances: the air fryer.
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If you've ever followed a recipe for bread, you've likely stumbled across an instruction to add a packet of yeast. But how much yeast does this actually entail?
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Though they may seem interchangeable, the type of oil that you use for frying makes a huge difference on the end result and affects both taste and heat levels.
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Depending on where you grew up, you may know those sugary little dessert toppings as sprinkles or jimmies, or you might have even heard both.