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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With pizza, there's more than meets the crust -- especially with New Haven-style "apizza." Nathan Myhrvold of Modernist Cuisine chatted with us about that.
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Not sure what to do with that whipping cream bouncing around the refridgerator? Use it as a decadent way to liven up your dips, desserts, drinks, and more.
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There's no feeling quite like waking up to a warm batch of cinnamon rolls. Here are some of our best pieces of advice for your next batch of cinnamon rolls.
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These budget-friendly items can appease almost any eater and are bound to become the talk of your gift swap or holiday table this holiday season.
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Ever-present in the pantry, that mysterious can of evaporated milk could become a key ingredient in superior soups, desserts, holiday drinks, and more.
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The holiday baking season requires a number of ingredients and tools. Here are some essential items every home baker should keep on hand in the kitchen.
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This roundup of cookie recipes offers merry good ideas for baking up a batch that will surely impress everyone at this year's holiday cookie swap.
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Food shopping for a plant-based diet is getting easier, but these stores are already better than others when it comes to stocking a vegan kitchen.
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Banish the days of soggy reheated pasta ─ these simple and effective ideas will transform your leftovers into delicious, wholesome snacks and meals.
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New Haven is a city synonymous with its own style of pizza - but which of the municipality's pizzerias actually does the famous apizza style best?
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Pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving classic, but you can enjoy it year-round with these helpful baking techniques and suggestions for tasty variations.
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Truffles and related products are a great holiday gift for your favorite foodie, but with so many gift sets out there, we had to pick our favorites.
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We present a roundup of recipes for all kinds of cheesecakes, and any of them will surely wow everyone at your next autumn-season dinner party.
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People often overlook buttermilk pie, but its a delicious treat that deserves more respect. Here are the tips you need for perfect buttermilk pie every time.
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Curious Elixirs offers a wide line of non-alcoholic drinks modeled after classic cocktails. We tasted it's full lineup to find our favorite flavor expressions.
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We've gathered some of our favorite ways to upgrade a leftover pizza, many of which require few ingredients besides those already in your fridge.
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Trying to use up that leftover taco meat? From Tex-Mex lasagna to breakfast frittatas, we have 20 ways to transform your leftover taco meat.
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Canned cinnamon rolls, while delicious on their own, can be used creatively in many recipes, from bread pudding and French toast, to mini dessert pizzas.
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Pizza toppings aren't just savory ─ there are many sweet ways to balance out your pizza's flavors. Here's how to elevate your pie, from peaches to pumpkins.
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Fall calls for plenty of flavor, and nothing says flavor like pork. We've got a slew of delicious recipes to keep you and your guests happy all season long.
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Apple butter tastes like apple pie in a jar. While great on its own, apple butter can also be incorporated into a variety of sweet and savory dishes.
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Leftover pulled pork leftover? Looking for something creative? Prepare for a feast because we have 19 tasty ways to use leftover pulled pork.
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There are many sweet and savory ways to use apples to elevate every meal. Here are some of our favorite ways to use up your surplus apple harvest this fall.
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If you're haunted by the idea of A1 sauce, you can try making your own steak sauce at home. Here are some of our favorite ingredients to add to steak sauce.
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There are some totally perfect combinations in this world - burgers and fries, peanut butter and jelly, and, our absolute favorite, pie and ice cream.
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The finicky process of making pecan pie can drive you nuts. Thankfully, our helpful guide will show you how to properly prepare this sweet treat.
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The term "mocktail" is used to describe many types of beverages, but maybe that shouldn't be the case. Here's why we should be more selective with the category.