Location
Arcata, California
School
Lindenwood University, Simpson University
Expertise
Chain Restaurant Secret Menus, Food Industry News, Baking Hacks
- Sarah is an expert in tea services and etiquette (though she prefers coffee).
- Every October, she prepares and hosts an elaborate Halloween-themed dinner for friends and family.
- She mastered 13 distinct bread recipes during the summer of 2017.
Experience
Sarah has worn many hats during her nearly decade-long career in digital publishing. In 2018, she began her ascent from freelance writer to editorial lead at Ranker, where she pitched and published articles on food history and global cuisine. Sarah joined Static Media as a food editor in 2023 and has since expanded her duties to include writing.
Education
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Simpson University and an MFA in writing from Lindenwood University. She is a member of multiple English honor societies.
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Casual Dining
By Sarah Blumert
Working at a restaurant with a Michelin star requires expert skill and attention to detail that some say working at this casual restaurant chain will teach.
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Design & Decor
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As a kid, you were probably more interested in the contents of grandma's cookie jar than its future resale value. Turns out, this brand is quite lucrative.
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Coffee and Tea
By Sarah Blumert
PSLs are a sure sign of fall, but they can sometimes feel more like dessert than a drink. But one brand offers a lighter take on the fall favorite.
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Coffee and Tea
By Sarah Blumert
This hack will give you a delicious pumpkin spice-flavored boozy float. You can even upgrade it further with quality ingredients and garnishes.
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Casual Dining
By Sarah Blumert
We tried 10 Cheesecake Factory pastas, and our favorite was a spicy, cheesy, crispy chicken-topped plate. It may be familiar from a popular secret menu hack.
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If you want to see what cottage cheese can really do, stir in some of this fruit.
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Cooking Tips
By Sarah Blumert
Eggs are the perfect vessel for building flavor. So rather than rely on salt and pepper, why not whisk a dash of this savory soup mix into your scramble?
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Kitchen Tools
By Sarah Blumert
When it comes to durable dishware, nothing (not even today's best contender) seems to top this beloved brand from the 1960s.
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Beer and Wine
By Sarah Blumert
A successful toast should end with an equally successful clinking of wine glasses. Here's how to do that.
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Cooking Tips
By Sarah Blumert
For French toast with a rich, salty, savory contrast and a crisp, golden-brown exterior, fry it in this. Here's how you can upgrade this hack even further.
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Casual Dining
By Sarah Blumert
The Cheesecake Factory is a vast playground of culinary curiosities, so it's only fitting that one of its best dishes comes from the kids' menu.
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Gardening
By Sarah Blumert
Coffee isn't the best natural fertilizer for tomato plants. This is a much better alternative that can give your plant essential bacteria and nutrients.
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Design & Decor
By Sarah Blumert
When it comes to decorating your tiny kitchen, cabinet colors matter way more than you might think, with these moody shades often doing you a disservice.
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Casual Dining
By Sarah Blumert
Discover the New York City burger joint earning rave reviews without serving a single ounce of beef, thanks to its creative plant-based menu.
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When most of us picture a train's dining car, it just feels luxurious. Our writer rode from Chicago to Seattle to test out Amtrak's meal options.
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Fast Food
By Sarah Blumert
Chicago vs. Seattle hot dogs go head-to-head in this exclusive review where toppings and flavors behind these two iconic regional favorites are explored.
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Local Food Guides
By Sarah Blumert
Looking for some barbecue recommendations in St. Louis? Here is how we ranked the three highest-rated joints in the city.
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Coffee Shops
By Sarah Blumert
Dutch Bros has a steady following with its everyday hits and beloved secret menu items, but what is the chocolate milk brand behind so many of these drinks?
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