Sara Klimek
School
University Of Vermont, University Of Arkansas
Expertise
Veganism & Plant-Based Eating, Baking, Sustainability
- Sara transitioned to plant-based eating in 2018 and enjoys helping others transition to plant-based eating.
- When she's not working, she loves experimenting with vegan cookies, brownies, and banana bread in her kitchen and rewatching every season of "The Great British Bake-Off."
- An avid home cook, Sara enjoys preparing bread, vegan baked goods, and charcuterie to share with her roommates, parents, and friends.
Experience
Sara has been with Tasting Table since 2002 and aims to help others learn about the ethical, equity, and culinary commitments to a healthy vegan diet. She was the editorial director of Spoon University at the University of Vermont and the managing editor at bSmart Guide. There, Sara focused her writing on intersectional issues in food systems, agriculture, and health/wellness. During her undergraduate years, she also wrote op-eds for local newspapers and published her environmental writing in Headwaters Magazine.
Education
Sara is a graduate student at the University of Arkansas pursuing an M.S. in agricultural extension education. She hopes to use this degree to teach youth about agriculture, food science, and cooking. Sara completed her undergraduate degree in the University of Vermont's environmental program with a major in environmental studies and a double minor in food sciences and food systems and nutrition. Sara focused much of her educational program on food justice and structural inequity within the contemporary food system.
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Stories By Sara Klimek
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Bread pudding is a delicious homestyle dessert. But, you can simplify your recipe by swapping out the custard for a sweeter, not-so-frozen alternative.
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DIY-ing your Pop-Tarts allows you to experiment with fillings and glazes. To make things easier for yourself, swap homemade crust for a store-bought version.
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Ensure success when making a gluten-free sourdough starter with these expert-approved tips. You'll be baking gluten-free breads, desserts, and more in no time.
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Looking for something cold and refreshing to sip on during the hot summer months? Use these bar expert tips to elevate your cocktails with sweet, bubbly sodas.
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Soufflé is a very finicky and intricate dessert to make, so we consulted with some experts to learn the soufflé-making mistakes you will want to avoid.
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Campfires aren't just for grilling hot dogs or cooking s'mores. You can actually make way more desserts than you would think over a campfire, like these.
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From the classics to shops pushing the needle on frosty flavor innovation, plan your Boston ice cream journey with our favorite spots to enjoy this tasty treat.
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Store-bought brownie mix already tastes good, but the recipe on the box is only a starting point. These ingredients and techniques will make dessert better.
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If you're eager to expand beyond a basic hot dog bun, there's no shortage of options. Here are 19 bun alternatives to try with your next hot dog.
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If you're staring at all of the boxed muffin mixes on the grocery store shelf and wondering which is best, don't fret, because we've got the answers.
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The best store-bought garlic bread from 17 different brands. Find out which ones deliver the perfect blend of garlic flavor and texture for your pasta night.
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There's more to tomato soup than the grilled cheese sandwich it's often paired with. An award-winning chef shares the best side dishes to eat with tomato soup.
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As a haven for Italian American cuisine, these are the best spots to grab a cannoli in Boston, according to a native New Englander.
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We tasted some of the most popular chocolate bars from the brand Endangered Species Chocolate and evaluated each one. See how your favorite flavor fared.
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You will find a unique array of foods at the fair, but some are definitely better than others. To help you on your snacking journey, we ranked them.
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Got a surplus of leftover hot dogs from that weekend BBQ? From stir fry to breakfast hash, hot dogs shouldn't be restricted by only the bun.
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Boston is arguably one of the East Coast's most Italian cities. Where there's great Italian food, there's often great pizza. Here are Boston's best pizza spots.
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If tzatziki is not one of your usual ingredients, it's worthwhile to pick up a jar from the store and put it to work on burgers, as a marinade, and more.
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The Bear is about more than just a fictional restaurant. It features a ton of very real, very iconic restaurants in Chicago that you can go to. Here they are.
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Plenty of Boston coffee shops know how to brew a proper cup. Here are the best Beantown spots to fuel you up during your time in this historic city.
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Looking to add an upgrade of lemon flavor? From cocktails to cake to glaze, we list out our favorite ways to use frozen lemonade concentrate.
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Whether you swap out more traditional ingredients or play with other flavors, there are several simple ways to make seafood the star of your breakfast plate.
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While salsa is most often ceremoniously dipped with chips, there are several deliciously creative ways you can use up a jar of this versatile condiment.
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You can put that jar of pesto lying around to work beyond your pasta. From sandwiches to marinades, here are some creative ways to use up some pesto.
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There are few side dishes more satisfying than cornbread, and boxed mixes make it easy to make and bake a batch. We tried and ranked store-bought options.
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It can be fun to sit around the fire making s'mores ... but many mistakes can turn your treat into a sweet mess. We offer tips to avoid fireside disappointment.
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Preparing a good breakfast takes time and energy nowhere to be found most mornings, but you can cut your effort down with some creative use of canned foods.