Nikki Overfelt Chifalu
School
University Of Kansas
Expertise
Culinary News, Baking, Sweets
- Nikki named her baking business after her great-great-grandmother.
- She baked pies for her own wedding.
- After her wedding, she spent two months traveling around her husband's home country of Kenya, meeting her in-laws and exploring the local cuisine.
Experience
Nikki has worked as a writer and editor for more than a decade. She previously worked for four daily newspapers in Kansas, Missouri, and Minnesota. While in Kansas, she regularly published a baking column that combined her love of writing and sweets. She took a break from journalism to go to culinary school and start her own baking business. Now that she's back in journalism, she mainly bakes for fun, including pies for her own wedding. Although, to be honest, her go-to remains a bag of M&Ms. She recently spent two months traveling around her husband's home county of Kenya, meeting her in-laws and exploring the local cuisine.
Education
Nikki has a journalism degree from the University of Kansas and a pastry chef certification from Johnson County Community College in Kansas.
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Stories By Nikki Overfelt Chifalu
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Creminelli Fine Meats has announced it is recalling its mini Parmesan salami sticks due to misbranding Find out what may have found its way into the pouches.
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A western-style diet is one characterized by high amounts of certain substances yet is low in fiber. A recent study showed a link between this diet and cancer.
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Congress passed a $40 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine, which included $4.4 billion for "international disaster assistance" in May.
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The Midwest is known for its incredible output of tart cherries. But what is it about the climate and soil that makes this region so ideal?
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It's not just germs that might be lurking in your bag of grapes that you just bought from the grocery store. There might be something far more surprising.
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Whatever condiments you like to put on your hot dog is a personal decision, but there are some people who have strong feelings about the topic.
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Amidst a major push for Starbucks employees in the U.S. to unionize, it has been announced that a major anti-union executive of the company is stepping down.
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While Florida may not be first known for its style of barbecue, the sunshine state has a unique barbecue sauce that pairs well with regional dishes.
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Across the United States, there are many different ways to serve barbecue. Here is how St. Louis-style ribs were invented and what makes them so unique.
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You might not think of Hollywood when you think of the pasta, but the first restaurant in America to serve it was because of a couple of silent movie stars
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A certain class of chemicals often found in drinking water is causing concern for the Environmental Protection Agency. Here's how it may affect you.
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To make sure the peppers are ripe before picking, a test was developed many years ago that is still used today.
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Food delivery apps often have an overwhelming amount of options to choose from. Here are four new features that DoorDash is introducing to help consumers.
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Cantalope doesn't get the recognition it deserves as a sweet and healthy summer treat. Here's how to pick your cantalope for perfect ripeness.
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Although Seattle is widely known as America's coffee capital, the city's iconic landmark, the Space Needle, is suing a a small coffee shop over their logo.
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The dessert, crème brûlée, has an air of elegance in both its flavor and name. However, despite its French moniker, crème brûlée's actual origins are a mystery.
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Fruit salad is a common staple at summer picnics, cookouts, and brunches. Here is the possible reason why that fruit treat may sometimes be called macedonia.
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By now, kombucha is well-known and widely enjoyed, but some people may not be aware that the fermented tea also contains some amount of alcohol as well.
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Everyone loves salsa, made at home from fresh tomatoes. However, be careful if you decide to can your salsa, and follow our tips for choosing a recipe.
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Foods high in saturated fats like meats and butter and unsaturated fats like avocados are allowed on the keto diet. But is butter the best option?
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During the summer, cooking your frozen pizza outside may be more appealing than heating up your kitchen with the oven and you shouldn't overlook the smoker.
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Caesar salad is a staple dish found on many restaurant menus. Here is the story as to why the salad's original recipe differed from the one we know today.
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Velveeta's latest collab with a nail polish brand will have cheese-lovers everywhere excited to get their own macaroni and cheese inspired manicure.
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Baked beans are a popular side for any BBQ or camping trip. Here is what you need to know before cooking baked beans that are still in the can outdoors.
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You may think of Thousand Island dressing as a basic mix of mayo and ketchup, but it's much more. Here is the origin of Thousand Island dressing.
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Stuffing stuffed inside the turkey makes a picture-perfect centerpiece to every holiday table. However, it is not safe to cook your stuffing inside your turkey.
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Coleslaw is a dish that has become synonymous with picnics, potlucks, and backyard cookouts. Here's the interesting story behind the name for this popular side.