Sarah Martinez
School
California State University At Northridge
Expertise
Food News, Recipe Testing, Cocktails
- Sarah's writing work focuses on uncovering hidden food gems and sharing easy weeknight recipes.
- Her favorite foods to cook include challah bread, instant pot Mississippi pot roast, and pasta bolognese.
- Inspired by her Nana, she spent her childhood journaling and writing short stories.
Experience
Sarah is a freelance writer with more than five years of experience in the food and beverage space. After college, she combined her passion for cooking with her love of writing and began freelancing in food media. Her love of eating led to hours spent cooking, baking, and recipe development. This translated to her pursuing a career in food journalism. She also writes for Wide Open Eats, specializing in Southern homestyle cooking.
Education
A bachelor's degree in communications from California State University at Northridge helped Sarah launch her career in writing. In college, she landed her first professional writing job as the food reviewer for the Ventura County Reporter.
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Stories By Sarah Martinez
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Halloween originated in Ireland, and the island is known for its elaborate celebrations of the holiday, including this fortunetelling bread.
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Maybe you do your Thanksgiving sweet potatoes candied or topped with marshmallows. This year, try mixing it up with spicy, umami kimchi butter.
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Alton Brown is no stranger to creating unique and funky food combinations, so he has created a hot sauce featuring fall flavors to kick up your holiday cooking.
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If you've gone to the trouble to make a large batch of spring rolls, you don't want to see half of them thrown away. Follow these tips for keeping them fresh.
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If you're looking for a new, extra cheesy way to upgrade your taco you should consider the cheese crisp.
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What happens if you need a pound of cucumbers and the scale is being used, or there isn't one at all?
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Taco Bell listens to its fans and recently let them to vote between two menu items, one of which would reappear on menus: The Enchirito and Double Decker Taco.
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Basil isn't the only green to make delicious creamy pesto. Here are other ingredients to change up the flavor.
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One of the most egregious mistakes to make when cooking fish, however, has more to do with the sauce and less with the cooking method.
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No matter what kind you own, it needs to be sharpened to keep it working well.
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Each year, Milano offers a handful of seasonal cookies. This year's flavor will have you curling up on the couch with your favorite warm beverage.
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Hemp seeds are technically classified as a nut and have a naturally nutty and mild flavor that makes them perfect for sprinkling into food.
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He celebrates French cuisine and culture, and even moved to Paris to hone his craft. It's not surprising, then, that his fave dessert is this French classic.
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Applesauce can bring back warm memories of youth. From the orchard to the kitchen, here is one ingredient that you shouldn't include in your applesauce recipe.
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If you want to take your deviled egg recipe to the next level, check out the five-spice blend that Alton Brown uses in his eggs for a kick of flavor.
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There is one simple way to incorporate veggies without altering the taste or texture of this dish.
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Steak is a protein that is delicious on its own or incorporated into different dishes. A new survey revealed that consumers prefer steak over other foods.
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If you want incredible local food and an intimate, relaxed atmosphere, Off Alley in Seattle is the spot. Check out what this 12-seat restaurant has to offer.
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The U.S. has no shortage of hidden gems just waiting to be discovered and Tripadvisor just released a list of the best ones to add to your list in 2022.
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Achieving that perfectly juicy steak may take a few grilling trials to get there. Here's one oily mistake you'll want to avoid.
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Coffee Mate is known for its inclusion of dietary needs and variety of flavors. The company recently announced a new cocktail-inspired flavor for 2023.
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It may be tempting to stuff your slow cooker to be more efficient; however, less is more. Here's why you should never overfill this handy kitchen appliance.
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With a booming food scene that's gaining recognition, Philly is home to plenty of incredible restaurants. One is serving Sicilian pasta in an iconic building.
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If you want to reduce the sugar content, but retain the creamy and light texture of your semifreddo, there is one key ingredient you can use.
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For those busy weeknights where cooking up a protein just isn't feasible, there is a simple addition that will change the casserole game.
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A dehydrator is a handy gadget that provides surprising benefits, especially when it comes to cocktails. Here's why this needs to be your next purchase.
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You probably think of Seattle as America's coffee destination, but this year, another West Coast city earned top marks. Here's the best coffee city of 2022.