Olivia Bria
School
University Of Connecticut And ISI Florence
Expertise
Food News, Culinary Tips, Kitchen Hacks
- Olivia visited the Mohegan Sun Food & Wine Festival where she met and interviewed seven celebrity chefs in one day: Robert Irvine, Nyesha Arrington, Marc Murphy, Richard Blais, Rocco DiSpirito, Michael Symon, and Maneet Chauhan.
- She created her own business food Instagram, @livvin_for_food, where she posts her latest restaurant visits, culinary creations, in-person chef experiences, and latest foodie articles.
- Her passion for traveling has led to a fascination for different foods and cultures. She lived in Florence, Italy, where she expanded her knowledge of Italian cuisine.
Experience
Olivia's passion for food first began when she became the President of Spoon University—UConn chapter, and has since then spiraled into a career. She has vast interview experience as a professional writer with many notable food moguls, including Antoni Porowski, Alton Brown, Katie Lee Biegel, and Andrew Zimmern. Olivia often attends food and beverage events and reviews restaurants (like Gordon Ramsay's Times Square restaurant). She thoroughly enjoys home cooking, and has certainly put the tips she's learned from celebrity chefs to good use.
Education
Olivia has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. She has completed several journalism and mass communication courses that have made her well-versed in media and news.
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Stories By Olivia Bria
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If fried pastries are on your brunch menu, you'll want to follow Jacques Torres' advice for altering the dough slightly to ensure the tastiest outcome.
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Scotch eggs can be jammy balls of protein goodness. But to make them the right way, it helps to follow some tips from YouTuber Andrew Rea.
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Jacques Torres knows oven mitts aren't always an option when doing detailed work with hot food, and he told us his simple tip for avoiding mild burns.
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Preparing perfect pizza dough is essential to making great pizza, and Jacques Torres says it also takes patience - he's a fan of letting it ferment slowly.
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Binging with Babish creator Andrew Rea shared his advice for cooking pork, and according to him, using one simple, key technique can prevent unwanted dryness.
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Andrew Rea, aka Binging with Babish, told us about the importance of making mistakes in the kitchen, gave tips on recipes from Scotch eggs to pork, and more.
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No need to panic if unexpected guests arrive for the holidays - Tieghan Gerard has the perfect suggestion for a dish you can keep on hand for a meal in a pinch.
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Jacques Torres explained why using ice cubes in your homemade bread dough is a surer way to a loaf that's perfectly proofed and delicious.
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Apple butter isn't just a sweet autumn condiment. Half-Baked Harvest creator Tieghan Gerard told us why and how you should use it in your cooking more often.
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Whether you're looking to eat more vegetables or simply want to spice up pasta night, pureed peas can be the perfect sauce addition, as Danny Freeman told us.
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Danny Freeman, aka Danny Loves Pasta, shared the canned ingredient he likes to add to pasta dough for a colorful, flavorful twist.
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Seasonal recipes mean you'll need a few extra staples in your pantry, and food influencer Tieghan Gerard told us which ones she keeps on hand during the fall.
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Half-Baked Harvest creator Tieghan Gerard told us which underrated savory ingredient makes for a delicious fall twist in your pasta dishes.
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Half-Baked Harvest owner Tieghan Gerard told us how to take your salads to the next level with a cozy, fall-ready dressing that contains fig preserves.
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Tieghan Gerard is working with Home Chef to keep you warm this fall. She spoke to Tasting Table about her newest collaboration and her favorite fall dishes.
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Pasta expert and cookbook author Danny Freeman explained the importance of moisture levels in fresh pasta dough and how to avoid common dough prep mistakes.
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Pasta influencer and cookbook author Danny Freeman gave Tasting Table his best tips for recreating his viral lasagna soup recipe.
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Pasta influencer Danny Freeman told us how to make vegan pasta dough, as well as the things to keep in mind if you include any additions like vegetables.
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Danny Freeman discussed his viral pasta recipes, his new cookbook, and his tips for home cooks looking to make their own fresh pasta at home.
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Lidia Bastianich revealed how to balance spiciness with a traditional tomato sauce for a boost in flavor. So, what's the key ingredient to a spicy tomato sauce?
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Lidia Bastianich shared some of the simple, delicious recipes she uses for an easy meal in which she likes to use canned tuna rather than fresh.
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Italian American chef Lidia Bastianich explained to us in an exclusive interview what to look for and what to avoid when buying dried, boxed pasta.
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Food icon Lidia Bastianich told us how her love of food has evolved, from her childhood experiences in Yugoslavia to cooking for her family after immigrating.
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Lidia Bastianich explained which Italian olive oils she likes to use in her cooking and shared an authentic brand that's easy to find on store shelves.
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Lidia Bastianich gave Tasting Table her tips for choosing the best tomatoes to make the perfect red pasta sauce.
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Lidia Bastianich discussed her Italian immigrant roots, her tips for meals like risotto alla Milanese, and what she learned from filming her new PBS special.
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Robert Irvine knows a thing or two about good restaurants, so naturally, we asked him about his absolute favorites in an exclusive interview.