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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You may already know to tap your spice cabinet for adding unique flavor to desserts, but there are some additional seasonings that really make baked goods sing.
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What's for dessert? If you're reaching for a store-bought frozen cake, you should know some fare better than others. And we've tried and ranked several.
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You shouldn't have to sacrifice the experience of indulging in Halloween treats if you're a plant-based eater. Try these vegan snacks this spooky season.
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Looking to upgrade your cornbread recipe in a way that evokes the fall months? Try adding some pumpkin puree for the perfect seasonal twist.
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Pumpkin bread is one of our favorite treats to enjoy during the fall months. Here's how to bake a perfectly moist loaf that's brimming with autumnal spices.
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Want to take your peanut butter and jelly sandwich to the next level? Then you need to look in the canned foods aisle for some delicious canned bread.
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Instead of the usual bread options for your grilled cheese, why not try using raisin bread for the perfect mixture of sweet and savory notes?
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We may be a bit biased, but we think pumpkin bread should be baked year-round. And when you do bake it, you should avoid these common mistakes.
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Banana bread is typically made with eggs, yogurt, butter, and of course, mashed fruit, which means it has a propensity to mold relatively quickly.
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Lemon meringue pie can be finicky, but it's well worth the effort. If you follow these expert tips, you can perfect the art of a luscious lemon meringue pie.
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It's fall at Aldi, which means the grocery chain has an assortment of seasonal treats hitting store shelves. We tried and ranked 21 of them.
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While you can use its pizza dough for making, well, pizza, you could also repurpose it for something far more delicious and crafty.
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With tasty frozen treats made with the Ninja CREAMi machine going viral on social media, we put the Deluxe version to the test to see if it's worth purchasing.
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The Quencher and IceFlow are two of the more popular models offered by Stanley. How do both tumblers differ from each other and which should you buy?
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This hack will not only give you a warm and decadent slice of banana bread with melty cream cheese on top, but it will also crisp up the edges.
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Everyone loves Rice Krispies treats, but you don't have to stick with the classic rice cereal. Here are 11 swaps for an even tastier batch of cereal bars.
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With this simple hack, you can have ready-to-assemble sandwich bread that won't tear: Simply freeze your bread ahead of time.
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You can incorporate adult ingredients, including Guinness, into one of two parts of cupcakes: The cake or the frosting.
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Kimchi is complex; there's savoriness, saltiness, and umami, but it's often missing a sweet kick. Try using this ingredient in your next batch.
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S'mores are a delicious, seasonal snack that can be a sticky mess to eat. Here's a simple trick that makes it much easier to eat s'mores.
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The easiest way to upgrade your sandwich? Switch out the bread slices for something different. Here's a breakfast-inspired idea.
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There's a lot to be said for going the home-cooked route, but a recipe developer tells us why we're better off just buying some foods from the store.
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From complementing pie filling flavors to structural integrity, keep these considerations in mind when choosing what type of pie crust to use for your recipe.
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When it comes to baking any pie, you've got make sure you get the crust right - but how do you know which type of bake to do? We'll break it down for you.
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Ground beef is the go-to for this messy household favorite, but have you considered the new flavors and richness you can incorporate with pork instead?
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Grilled cheese sandwiches can be made just as easily outdoors as on the stovetop. But you will need one particular tool to master the dish.
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Canned smoked trout deserves a spot in your guacamole because it will add a sweet flavor that can't be replicated and delectable savory notes.