Sarah O'Phelan
School
University Of New Orleans
Expertise
Gluten-free Eating, Denver Dining Scene, Tequilas And Mezcal
- In the last four years, Sarah has visited 30+ breweries in the greater Denver area.
- Sarah has completed three rounds of the Whole30 nutritional program.
- In 2022, Sarah acted as MuggleNet.com's representative at the inaugural LeakyCon fan event in Denver.
Experience
Sarah grew up working in her parents' restaurant in Northern Minnesota and has been fascinated with food, drinks, and dining culture from a young age. After relocating to New Orleans to attend college, she continued working in the service industry and discovered a love for writing about local cuisine, bar scenes, and nutrition trends while pursuing her English degree. Sarah currently works as a Senior Associate for a boutique recruiting firm based in Venice, LA and flexes her writing muscle by crafting e-newsletters, blogs, and social media posts for the business. However, her passion lies in the food and beverage, health and wellness, and lifestyle spaces. She is an avid amateur cook and spends much of her free time poring over cookbooks as well as nonfiction publications about world cuisine, diet trends, and healthy eating. In her spare time, Sarah volunteers as a social media copy editor and occasional review writer for MuggleNet.com a leading Harry Potter fan site.
Education
Sarah graduated with a Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in psychology.
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Stories By Sarah O'Phelan
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Parfaits work as a health-conscious breakfast or decadent dessert, but there are plenty of ways you can take it to the next level, and these tips will help.
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Pistachio butter might seem like an uber-specific grocery item, but its nutty, earthy flavor lends itself to far more culinary uses than you might think.
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Although bubble teas are traditionally non-alcoholic, you'll find spiked boba drinks at many bars. If you want your boba with booze, here are some options.
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Everyone has their own favorite Trader Joe's items, but some items are a cut above the rest. These favorites deserve a spot in the Trader Joe's Hall of Fame.
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Italy is known for its pasta, but it doesn't have a monopoly on the food. From South America to Asia, here are pasta dishes from all around the globe.
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The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky is an authentic bottle. It may have come from showbiz, but there's no smoke and mirrors — except in the flavor, of course.
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Costco can be overwhelming, but we've put together a list of the absolute best holiday food and drinks at Costco for you to review before you hit the trenches.
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It's awful when you need that cream of chicken soup for a recipe but have none. Fear not — we have tasty substitutes for cream of chicken soup to save the day.
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Baking typically requires flour, and thankfully there's no shortage of exciting gluten-free flour types available for you to try or even make yourself.
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Your tea kettle may seem like a one-trick pony, but the truth is that there are a wide array of uses for it you may not have imagined. Consider these tips.
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Japanese whiskey is some of the finest in the world. Among them, Hibiki Harmony Whisky is at the very top. To learn why, read on to find out.
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Jägermeister was originally billed as a medicinal product. Today, its popularity as a digestif and liqueur spans the globe. Learn about this enduring brand.
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One of the most fun foods to transform into a build-it-yourself buffet is an American classic: mashed potatoes. Learn how to build a winning mashed potato bar.
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Acai isn't just for smoothies and bowls. From cocktails to skin care products, there are plenty of ways to take advantage of the nutrient-packed berry.