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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Potato salad is a must-have for warm weather gatherings, but it's not always easy to prepare. Here are 17 mistakes everyone makes with the side dish.
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Countless individuals own an air fryer, but few may realize the appliance does more than fried food. Here's a list of desserts you can make in your air fryer.
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Obsessed with your air fryer or simply looking to make mornings more convenient? Here's how to cook your favorite breakfasts with this trendy kitchen gadget.
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The world is full of delicious cheeses for every conceivable palate -- fans of a dry, salty cheese may want to incorporate Pecorino Romano into their recipes.
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We have ranked some of the top alcohol-infused chocolate boxes that you can have delivered to your doorstep for your Valentine this Valentine's Day.
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Wondering how to put your leftover cake to good use, frosting and all? Here are our favorite ways to recycle cakes into something both new and tasty.
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Frozen waffles make for a convenient meal on the run, but with some extra time and a few extra ingredients, this bland breakfast food can be so much more.
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You know what they say about Valentine's Day; it's the time when love is in the air. But love isn't just in the air, it's on your plate with these aphrodisiacs.
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If you're looking for an extra special date night setting for Valentine's Day, these restaurants have -- in addition to great food -- romance in the air.
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In an effort to help consumers pick which Valentine's Day candies are worth shopping for this year, we have done a roundup of some of the brands available.
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Anyone (including us) who has ever made granola knows that it's not as easy as it looks. We've curated a list of some of our best tips for making it at home.
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We've done the heavy lifting and compiled a list of some of the best and worst products at Trader Joe's, based on our personal shopping habits and research.
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Move over peanut butter, there's a new super desirable spread in town. We explore all the fantastic ways to use the incredibly tasty and moreish cookie butter.
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Meatballs are a universally loved delicacy. Thankfully, we have some fantastic hacks to take your meatballs to a whole new level of deliciousness.
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Spicy chili crisp can enliven a wide range of dishes, drinks, desserts, and more. We present our favorite ideas for using this intriguingly piquant condiment.
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We love a good crumb cake and, yes, it's different from coffee cake. Here's everything you need to know about how to make a decious crumb cake right at home.
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Fire up your griddles and dig out your favorite trusty spatula because it's time to whip up some of the best flapjacks to enjoy for this Fat Tuesday.
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Kick your dish into the mac and cheese stratosphere with these creative ways to transform boxed cheesy pasta, from umami-rich fish sauces to warming spices.
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If you have some canned chicken in your pantry, check out these ideas for making the most out of it, from nachos to chicken salad to casseroles.
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Everyone loves a good cookie. But what would be your favorite? See our ranking of the most popular cookies and where they ranked, from worst to best.
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There are as many different varieties of bread as there are ways to enjoy it. However, certain types of bread are more versatile and tastier than others.
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Hot cocoa just got elevated. We sampled two of the most popular dairy-free milks, almond and oat, to decide which made a better cup of hot chocolate at home.
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There's no shortage of ways to prepare a potato. If you're wondering which preparation we consider the best, here's our ranking of popular potato dishes.
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New Haven, Connecticut is known for a special pizza style, but these restaurants prove that the city's dining scene has so much more to offer.
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As ice cream aficionados, we've played with the flavors and textures of melted ice cream to elevate both the taste and texture of other dishes.
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Cream cheese is a useful ingredient to keep around, and not just for spreading on bagels. These recipes put it to work in sweet and savory dishes.
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Coconut milk boosts a variety of sweet and savory recipes, illustrating why it should be a pantry staple. Here are 17 of our best coconut milk-infused recipes.