Stasia Stockwell
Expertise
Baking And Pastry, Wine, Coffee
- As an obsessive baker and cook, Stasia loves diving into bread science and experimenting in the kitchen with everything from bagels and croissants to cooking with locally foraged wild foods.
- Along with her love of food, she's a wine enthusiast who regularly nerds out learning about grape varieties, wine making techniques, and terroir.
- Stasia has taken educational courses on various coffee brewing techniques and is an expert in making the perfect cup.
Experience
Stasia began her food industry journey at a small local bakery in her home state of Utah, where she happily kneaded hundreds of loaves of bread every morning. After a brief stint in culinary school, she worked alongside reputable pastry chefs in Newport and Boston in the summers while earning a degree in English in Colorado. Since then, she's worked in kitchens, bakeries, and wine bars in Summit County, Colorado, where she now calls home. Along with her work in the food industry, Stasia has been a freelance writer and editor for nearly a decade. She's written about camp kitchen gear and foraging for edible mushrooms for Backpacker Magazine, covered wine for Denver's 5280 Magazine, and is the managing editor of Trails Magazine, a print-only publication where she oversees the food section.
Education
After a semester of culinary school at a technical college in Ogden, Utah, Stasia earned a Bachelor's degree in English in Denver.
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Stories By Stasia Stockwell
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If you're a hollandaise lover but have always wanted to try mixing up the flavors for a fresh punch, Maltaise sauce may be just what you're looking for.
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It's difficult to achieve restaurant quality at home, especially with complex dishes like ramen. However, here's one simple tip to perfect those noodles.
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You don't need a wood-fired oven in the corner of your kitchen to make great, restaurant-worthy pizza at home. Instead, you need a pizza stone.
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While neutral oils are good for high-heat searing, and olive oil may be tempting for its health benefits, butter is ideal for cooking sockeye salmon.
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At first glance, donuts and beignets may seem similar. But it turns out that while donuts and beignets may be close cousins, they're not identical.
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A steaming bowl of udon noodles in umami-rich dashi broth is a Japanese-restaurant staple. But it's not too tricky to make at home: Just follow our cooking tip.
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Crispy brussels sprouts will have your taste buds singing, but cooking a veggie like this to roasted perfection is sometimes easier said than done.
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The trick to storing your baking tools for easy, organized access comes from a French term that helps bakers and chefs in kitchens of any size.
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While soups are often simple, that doesn't mean it's always easy to prepare the perfect bowl and one of the tougher factors to get just right is the texture.
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For an easy weeknight swap, try replacing your marinara with a tapenade. It will lend your pasta dish a luxurious, yet still light flavor that's totally unique.
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If you can't take the heat -- stay in the kitchen and follow our surprising guide on how to cook with chili peppers without setting your mouth on fire.
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It's natural to assume when you add a splash of white wine to a dish, the alcohol burns off quickly with none remaining in the final dish, but that's a myth.
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Sometimes you just can't wait for that mug full of caffeine in the morning. But don't pause your brewing to get a quick cup in -- it won't taste nearly as good.
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Chiffon cakes are delicious, and part of what makes them lovely is the texture. That means it's important to get your batter just right.
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Pop-Tarts are not only easy to replicate at home, but they often taste better, too. In order to achieve that sweet, flaky dough, follow these tips.
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Whether you want neat triangular onigiri or pleasingly round balls, a sheet of plastic wrap is your friend, for perfect shapes without getting sticky fingers.
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This handy little piece of kitchenware will not only help you produce beautifully presented cakes, but is a useful tool in savory cooking, too.
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Swiss buttercream is an elevated crowdpleaser. This classic, however, can be tricky to make -- here's how to fix a curdled batch in a pinch.
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If you are looking for a creative way to elevate your charcuterie board with a new fruity addition, give quince paste a chance over typical grapes and figs.
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A good bourbon or whiskey often serves as the perfect nightcap. But it is made even better by pairing it with something sweet and simple: vanilla ice cream.
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Poaching is perhaps one of the trickier methods to master when cooking eggs, but that doesn't mean it's not possible. Here's why you need fresh eggs for it.
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If you want tasty and tender empanadas, be sure to find a dough recipe that incorporates more fat than the one you use for your favorite apple pie crust.
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As we all know, the Italians are celebrated globally for their excellent cuisine. But while pasta and pizza take center stage, don't overlook this flatbread.
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Rooted in history and indicative of a people with strong emotional ties, this tradition merges two of the largest tenets of Greek culture: food and family.
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Like other meringue-based desserts, pavlovas are tricky to get just right. This simple tip will help avoid cracking and leave your pavlovas looking perfect.
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If you really want to wow with your dinner rolls, try creating crowned tops. In order to create this look, all you need is a pair of kitchen shears and oil.
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Meal preparation kits are incredibly convenient for a busy schedule. And luckily, some brands don't make you swap compromise for conscience.