Sara Klimek
School
University Of Vermont, University Of Arkansas
Expertise
Veganism And Plant-Based Eating, Baking, Sustainability
- Sara transitioned to plant-based eating in 2018 and enjoys helping others transition to plant-based eating. She aims to help others learn about the ethical, equity, and culinary commitment to a healthy vegan diet.
- 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 was the Editorial Director of Spoon University at the University of Vermont and Managing Editor at bSmart Guide. She focused her writing on intersectional issues in food systems, agriculture, and health/wellness. She also wrote op-eds for local newspapers and published her environmental writing in Headwaters Magazine during her undergraduate years.
Education
Sara is currently a graduate student at the University of Arkansas for an M.S. in Agricultural Extension Education. She hopes to use this degree to teach youth about agriculture, food science, and cooking. She completed her undergraduate degree in the University of Vermont's environmental program with a major in Environmental Studies and a double minor in Food Systems and Nutrition and Food Sciences. 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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There's no better way to fill your belly on a blustery winter day than with a warm, fragrant bowl of chili. Here are some of the most popular chili toppings.
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Black garlic has a sweet yet slightly savory taste that makes it perfect for use in a wide variety of foods that you probably wouldn't have thought of.
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Sweet potato fries are a delightful twist on the classic side dish. To help elevate a batch, here are 20 ways to season frozen sweet potato fries to perfection.
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Upgrade your s'mores with these amazing add-ons. These ingredient additions will take your s'mores from campfire favorites to Michelin-starred snacks.
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Not all biscuit mixes are created equal. To help you find the best of the best of the store-bought ones out there, we baked and tasted boxed biscuit mixes.
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As with many tourist regions, Cape Cod has an incredibly rich dining scene spanning many different cuisines. Here are the best spots you can't miss on the Cape.
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Ever wonder how you can incorporate animal crackers into your diet more? Well, we've racked up a few ways to enjoy it in cakes, ice cream, and more!
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Part of the joy of ranking burger toppings, be it sauces or veggies, is knowing how passionate true aficionados get about what goes on their favorite patty.
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Cauliflower looks simple at a glance, but it's a vegetable that requires carefulness when cooking if you don't want it to be soggy or bland.
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Making any of these common mistakes may lead to homemade cookies that are far from the sweet, soft treats you intended to bake. Here's how to avoid them.
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Zero-sugar iced teas rely on artificial sweeteners to try to replicate the flavor of regular sweet tea. We tried a few brands to see which was the best.
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If you're looking to make the best batch of French toast but unsure which types of bread to use or avoid, here are the best and worst breads for French toast.
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We've curated a guide to some of the most popular dessert sauces and the best ways to pair them with sweet classics, from caramel sauce to ganache.
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Pizza in the U.S. can be particularly divisive. Everyone has a regional favorite, which is why we decided to rank popular pizza styles to find a winner.
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While breakfast is the most important meal of the day, some popular breakfast foods in the U.S. just aren't as versatile, easy to prepare, or filling as others.
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Miso paste is an exciting ingredient, so long as you know what type to use, and when. Read about these top ways to use miso paste in your own kitchen.
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The humble baked potato can be enjoyed any number of ways. Level up your next baked potato with these unexpected toppings -- from seafood to frozen dinner.
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While Wonder Bread may serve its purpose, it's not doing your grilled cheese any favors. Here are best sandwich bread substitutes you can use instead.
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Whipping up a breakfast of scrambled eggs may seem simple, but many common mistakes result in sub-par morning meals. Don't make these eggy errors.
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Some American desserts are go-to faves, but others just don't compare. From cookies to cakes and more, which classic treat deserves the title of best dessert?
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Cookies and ice cream are a classic combo, but some pairings work much better than others. We present a list of some creatively compatible confections.
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Pancakes are arguably the king of breakfast foods, but there's a whole lot more you can do with your leftover batter than make more pancakes. Try these ideas!
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Grocery store-bought bagels can't compete with fresh-baked bagels, but they sure are convenient. Here's our ranking of 14 packaged bagel brands.
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Leftover bagels are not long for the kitchen, unless you use these creative tips to turn them into your next kitchen delight. Turn bagels into a new ingredient.
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After looking at some of the top enameled cast iron skillets and assessing professional reviews on each, we determined which ones are worth buying.
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While there's nothing wrong with the standard Kraft single, there's a whole world of cheeses that are worth experimenting with in your grilled cheese.
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Pickled red onions bring brightness, acidity, and punch to a wide variety of recipes. We're taking a look at 18 yummy uses for these amazing alliums.