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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Opening a coconut can be a huge hurdle to enjoying the delicious interior. You may have heard of the oven method, but it might not be all it's cracked up to be.
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It is always a great idea to keep a bottle of maple syrup on hand in your kitchen; however, be aware that maple syrup doesn't last forever.
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There's nothing wrong with sticking to pre-prepared boxed teas, but you can get creative and craft your own custom herbal teas with a little resourcefulness.
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There's something compelling about a liquor cabinet well stocked with your all favorites, but do you know how long those bottles will actually keep?
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Browsing an Indian cuisine menu might have you questioning the difference between naan and paratha. Both are bread, but there's a lot that distinguishes them.
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Chocolate fondue might seem like the height of decadent desserts, but you can take it to an even higher level by including a splash of bourbon.
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Keeping a can of versatile chickpeas handy is a good idea, as they can be used in so many dishes. Here's some tips on how you should store any leftover legumes.
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Biting into crisp corn on the cob is a particular delight, and you can up the enjoyment by putting a twist on your butter with the addition of miso.
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We've all seen the giant bottles of vegetable oil available at the grocery store, but you may want to stick to a smaller size if you don't use it frequently.
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Topping off ice cream or a slice of pie with homemade whipped cream is great, but how long will any leftover whipped cream last once it's in the fridge?
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After you've opened up a carton of cranberry juice, you want to make sure that you use it up before it goes bad, so here's how long it lasts in the fridge.
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Canning your soups is a great way to preserve all that home-cooked goodness, but if you're dealing with a pureed soup, canning can be dangerous.
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You could buy jars or tubs of fancy marinated cheese, but it's very easy to make your own at home, and you can get as creative with flavors as you like.
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Once you've opened a beer, it is still possible to keep it fresh, but you need to act fairly quickly. Find out how to store it to keep the fizz and taste.
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Given the slightly sweet and acidic flavor that tomato brings to the base of a soup, turmeric pairs well by acting as a contrasting, balancing element.
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We've all found ourselves with expired food products on hand and wondered if it was still safe to eat. Let's find out if butter is still safe after expiration.
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Applejack might not be the most in-demand spirit around, but it has been a part of the American cocktail experience for centuries and deserves your attention.
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It's tempting to go big when mixing up a protein shake, but if you find yourself with leftovers, it's important to drink them down quick or freeze them.
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Every type of cheese goes bad eventually, but with some varieties lasting for significantly longer or shorter than others, it's important to know the specifics.
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A perfectly ripe fresh mango is a sweet delight and we'll tell you how to make sure you can keep it on hand for as long as possible, cut and whole.
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A dark and stormy cocktail isn't a beverage for the faint of heart (or taste buds) but you can sweeten things up with ginger ale in place of ginger beer.
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Seasoning a Dutch oven is surprisingly simple, and some kinds don't even need seasoning at all. Find out how to do it and when you should repeat the process.
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If you have cumin on hand, you should know exactly how to keep it fresh and how long it will be good for in order to keep its flavor at peak quality.
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If you've enjoyed the sweet uses for yogurt, there's a good chance you will enjoy its savory side as well, whether its used as a marinade, a topping, or a dip.
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Marinara sauce is often considered the tried-and-true default for many pasta dishes, but you are free to push the envelope with other sauces, like arrabbiata.
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A perfectly rich cheesecake is a terrible thing to waste, so make sure that you know just how long your leftover slices will last in the fridge.
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Mulled wine is associated with a hot beverage on a cold day, but if you've got some leftover after making a batch, can you serve it chilled?