Simone Gerber
Location
Los Angeles, California
School
Northwestern University
Expertise
Home Cooking, Mixology, Vegetarian Cuisine
- Simone has lived in some of the most famous culinary cities in the world, including Los Angeles, Florence, and Chicago.
- She loves chocolate and has spent three years total under various chocolatiers, learning everything there is to know about the craft.
- One of Simone's lifelong goals is to develop the perfect lemonade recipe.
Experience
Simone has written professionally for nearly a decade. Her pieces have been shared by Forbes, Entrepreneur, Buzzfeed, and more. She is a creative of many mediums, from screenplays to poetry, but her happy place has always resided in food and the many stories it has to tell.
Education
Simone has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Northwestern University.
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Stories By Simone Gerber
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An uninspired soup will leave your palate begging for more. Here's how to easily elevate something basic into something majestically flavorful.
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Give your crème brûlée a twist with cardamom's warm, floral flavor. The eastern spice that puts some South Asian flair on this classic French dessert.
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Even when you're not in search of an alcohol-infused buzz, you can still raid your bar for tasty beverage inspiration. Bitters offer a strong kick of flavor.
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Perfectly dried corn husks for homemade tamales: Try the traditional sun-drying or the convenient oven-drying approach for authentic flavor and ease of use.
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Black garlic salt is briny, savory, and sweet, with distinct notes of molasses and caramel from the Maillard reaction that occurs as the garlic ferments.
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As it happens, France is not the top wine producer. Explore which country is the global leader in winemaking, and tips for tracing terroir through labels.
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One twist we love is adding pickled ingredients, especially pickled jalapeños, to give what might otherwise be a bland recipe an exciting kick.
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For a truly unique morning brew, use the natural sweetness of fruit juice to swap out sugar and sugar substitutes, and unlock endless flavor combinations.
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Homemade caramel candies are a treat — and great for gifts. But don't make them before you read our handy candy storage tips to keep them from turning sticky.
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Caramel sauce is a quintessential fall confection. If your caramel sauce is turning out a bit grainy, try this method for your smoothest batch yet.
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Despite its misnomer of a name, this nonalcoholic beverage can be used in many different applications from spritzers to ice cream and waffles.
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Making sure you have different textures within each dish is a great way to elevate a meal and excel as the best chef in your own home kitchen.
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Revolutionize your rutabaga prep with this clever hack. These waxy veg need a bit of help before hitting the cutting board - see how to make them less slippery.
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If you're looking for a protein powerhouse to add to your smoothies then look no further then edamame, a food that doesn't have an overbearing flavor.
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If you're looking to enhance your favorite soda's flavor, then you might need to try a surprising but simple ingredient: salt.
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If you are new to mastering crepes, one reliable way to ensure your crepes are thin and fluffy is by including an untraditional yet helpful ingredient.
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If you love the flavor of peppers but struggle with the heat, this cutting technique can give you the best of both worlds and let you control the spice level.
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By throwing a tasting event, you'll learn more from being together in a group and comparing experiences, plus you'll have a great time doing it.
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If you're looking to put a Central American spin on your fruit smoothie routine, consider the many iterations of the frosty batido.
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Since these ingredients are often used in similar recipes, most people's first instinct would be to store them all in one place; however, this is a mistake.
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if you are looking to enhance your paloma cocktails by adding new ingredients, we recommend experimenting with the addition of fresh herbs.
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Depending on which recipe you use, your dish can still end up lacking. If you're wondering what your French onion pasta is missing, we have a suggestion.
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Don't limit yourself to pumpkin-flavored lattes this fall. To spice up the season, use those gourds to make kaddu ki sabzi, an aromatic Indian pumpkin curry.
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Peeling tomatoes before freezing them can save you a lot of time, as removing the skin from a frozen tomato is much more difficult than peeling a fresh one.
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If you're in the off season or simply can't get to the market for fresh produce, this jarred sauce will come in handy for a number of different dishes.
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Craft your own unique blend of tea at Starbucks! By combining diverse flavors, you'll concoct a uniquely delightful sip - your custom tea fusion awaits!
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Smooth, savory, and satisfying, lupini beans do just what an antipasto is expected to do by awakening your palate and stimulating your cravings.