Nico Danilovich
School
Dodge College Of Film And Media Arts At Chapman University
Expertise
Shark Tank, Fresh Produce Industry, Agricultural Revolution
- Nico mixes up a new fantasy-themed cocktail at every session of Dungeons & Dragons he runs for his friends.
- He has real-world foodservice experience as a Subway sandwich artist and the manager of a popsicle stand, plus his grandfather owns a corn-and-soybean farm.
- In his free time, he enjoys watching cooking shows.
Experience
After beginning a career in the foodservice industry, Nico took a decade-long detour through film school and Hollywood. In recent years — inspired by his family background in farming — he started writing bi-monthly reports on the fruits-and-veggies industry for "Produce Blueprints," the Blue Book's fresh-commodity magazine. Lately, he's covered food entertainment, commodity spotlights, and culinary history for Static Media. He also pens YA Fantasy novels with settings based on real-world, ancient cultures. Before writing professionally, Nico worked for a handful of years in TV production at studios such as Nickelodeon, Netflix, and Marvel.
Education
Nico graduated Summa Cum Laude from Dodge College at Chapman University with a BFA in film production and a minor in psychology. His behind-the-scenes expertise plus his ability to see how media influences the mind makes him uniquely qualified to comment on the cultural impact of culinary entertainment.
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Stories By Nico Danilovich
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While used worldwide, China is one of the top cultures cooking and consuming hot water dough, presently and historically. Here's why this dough is so popular.
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Homaro Cantu was known for combining food and science through his menus, and his 2015 death left the food world devastated. Here's more on his life and legacy.
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If you've ever enjoyed a whiskey highball drink, you might be interested to learn how many people actually claim to have invented the drink's name.
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From being used as folk medicine to baking it into pies, rhubarb has proved itself useful and tasty. Here is why some English rhubarb is grown in the dark.
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Cheese is much more than a food, but many varieties represent the areas where they are from. Here is how France's King Charles VI protected Roquefort cheese.
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Long before the artificial, canned energy drinks of our modern day, there was a much more natural kind consumed in societies of old, and it involved cacao.
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Gochujang isn't only packed full of flavor and spice but also ties to a long history. Here's how it became a staple in Korean cuisine.
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The artichoke is a plant that produces a beautifully violet flower and spiny fruit. Read the dark, mythic story behind this onerous veggie.
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Though miniscule, ancient grains comprise a large part of Ethiopia's culture and history. Here's what makes their farming practice unique.
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Mellow Mushroom announced plans to revamp its menu and release some psychedelic new merch, though the company still seems to have peace and love on its mind.
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The death of Benoît Violier shook the culinary world in 2016 and raised questions about the pressure in top kitchens. Here's more on Violier's life and legacy.
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Some regard bologna as a mystery meat, but that's a bunch of baloney. We know exactly what bologna is and where it came from. But how did it come to America?
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Located in Macon, Georgia, the establishment was founded in 1959 by two African American entrepreneurs whose soul food would feed many Southern rockers.
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Remember red pistachios? A generation or two ago, they were readily available. But nowadays, not so much. Find out why they're harder to find today.
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Salty bread was once a staple for travelers and settlers in the Appalachian region. How does the bread starter, which contains bacteria, actually fight illness?
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Japan's hot springs run so deep that even a soft-cooked egg dish is named after them. Here's the fascinating history behind the onsen tamago.
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MREs are military issue, nutritionally balanced meals designed to be easy to carry and consume during combat. Find out which ones are considered the best.
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Korea's history and culture run deep with its love for food. Here's what meals were like for the king during the Joseon Dynasty.
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When you look at the marshmallow, you don't often associate it with leafy greens, but a plant is exactly where the marshmallow got its name and beginnings.
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Vichyssoise, as its name suggests, is born of French roots, but whose exactly? Here, we present the murky history of this delicious cold soup.
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Pad Thai is probably one of the most iconic and recognizable Thai dishes around the world. Here is more about the dictator who gave the dish its national name.
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Toasted ravioli has become a staple on many menus, especially around St. Louis. Here is the tipsy tale that may have led to the invention of this favorite dish.
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Kölsch beer has been rising in popularity. Just be sure to read the label when buying off the shelf or ordering at a bar if you're concerned about authenticity.
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If you've ever enjoyed a donut from Krispy Kreme or Dunkin', you almost certainly have this piece of creative machinery to thank for the delicious treat.
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H Mart is enjoying success. But how did the company achieve this? Well, there's a clue hidden in its name.
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Stumbling upon an English brewery that relocated to North Korea may seem unexpected, but it's happened. Here's how this unlikely chain of events unfolded.
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Dehydrated oats can end up chewy and tough once baked, and they can make the texture of muffins less than mouthwatering. Luckily, there's a solution.