Stephanie Friedman
School
New York University, University Of California Irvine
Expertise
Italian Food, Coffee Shops, Seasonal Food Items
- Stephanie loves whipping up recipes from Harry Potter cookbooks, and taking trips to Universal Studios to get her hands on an ice-cold glass of Butterbeer.
- She was a member of the Yelp Elite Squad in 2021 and 2022, where she wrote a plethora of passionate food reviews and attended foodie events across New York City.
- As a result of many childhood trips to Italy, she developed a love for learning about authentic Italian food.
Experience
Stephanie is a freelance writer with more than four years of professional writing and editing experience. She has been writing about food since she created her own newspaper with a column for restaurant reviews as a child, and had a baking blog as a teenager. While her primary focus now is food journalism, she has also been published in medical journals for articles about dermatology, written features for Skincare Anarchy's magazine, and worked as a content writer for a skincare brand. In her free time, Stephanie loves perusing farmer's markets, coffee shops, and Trader Joe's.
Education
Stephanie holds a Certificate in Journalism and Newswriting from New York University, where she honed her journalism skills by writing news stories, profiles, and features. She also has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California Irvine, where she held internships in communications and public relations.
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Stories By Stephanie Friedman
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First they're sour. Then they're ... Oreos? While chocolate and sour treats typically stay in their separate lanes, the impossible is becoming a reality.
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Start digging into the world of high-quality cheese, and you may get overwhelmed by hefty price tags. This cheesemaker says it doesn't have to be that way.
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When done right, fried chicken is a crispy, flavorful delight. And, according to an expert chef, double-frying and breading can make a good thing even better.
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Labels quickly get confusing on the canned tomato aisle. Luckily, an expert chef and author weighs in on how to select authentic canned San Marzano tomatoes.
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Executive chef Jeff McInnis of Root & Bone Miami suggests a sweet tea and lemon marinade for your next fried bird, but there's a twist to how he makes it.
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Europe takes cheese much more seriously than the United States and, as such, puts protections and protocols in place to ensure quality control.
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Pickled eggs may sound like an acquired taste, but don't knock them until you try them. If you love hard-boiled eggs and kimchi, you'll be a fan of this.
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If you think that the French onion soup you get at a restaurant is always better than what you can make it home, it isn't just your imagination.
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Rather than figuring out how to top our meat, sometimes we find the marinade we want to make first. Then we have to decide which type of protein to soak in it.
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Not all egg noodles are safe for those adhering to a gluten-free diet. Here's what to look for to find egg noodles safe for those with a gluten sensitivity.
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Enhance your crab cakes with a twist -- a zesty, zingy, mango salsa. Summertime gladness is only as far away as seafood mixed with these vibrant flavors.
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We love pickling cauliflower, piling on cheese, or turning it into a tasty mash, but one of the best ways to zhuzh up your florets is to add curry powder.
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Have you ever tucked into a stack of French toast at a restaurant and wondered how on earth you could recreate that decadence at home? We've got your answer.
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Just as you would pair wine with certain foods, tea can be paired the same way. We asked an expert for the best tea to pair with fried chicken.
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Lots of fruits and vegetables are monoecious and are capable of self-reproducing, but others are separated into male and female varieties, including asparagus.
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Cacio e pepe is a deceptively simple pasta dish with only a few ingredients, but making it can be challenging. Luckily, this tip for how to add water can help.
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If you (somehow) have leftovers after all that time and effort, you'll want to store them correctly so they don't droop into a soggy lump.
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Elvis is an icon in American history and his food preferences are about as famous as his music; the Fool's Gold Loaf sandwich was one of his favorites.
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Many of us know the signs to get a beefsteak at the right temperature, but fish isn't as well known. Here's how to know if tuna steak is too rare or overcooked.
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Everyone knows that Starbucks is the go-to place to grab coffee. But what should you get if you're hungry? We have a great breakfast sandwich recommendation.
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Store-bought salads are an easy shortcut to a quick lunch, but you don't need to leave them in their purchased state. Add a tortilla to boost the form factor.
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If you find yourself craving an extra thick milkshake, we've got an option you may not have thought of and it's probably already sitting on your pantry shelf.
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If you've been lucky enough to visit Checkers and Rally's, it's inevitable that you noticed uncanny similarities between the two. So what's the difference here?
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If you love egg salad but loathe the time-consuming process process of peeling each hard-boiled egg individually, you'll want to read on for this tip.
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You might delight in the delicious aromas of a slow-cooked beef stew as they fill your kitchen and home, but be careful not to indulge for too long.
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Making a salad can sometimes feel like a feat to accomplish, but a simple salad dressing can be plenty to make it all come together in a taste explosion.
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The reason beer is embedded in baseball tradition goes beyond simple pairings; the libation found itself at the center of the sport's controversy in the 1800s.