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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On August 13, Taco Bell is releasing a limited edition Bajaversary x Stanley tumbler on its app to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Mountain Dew Baja Blast.
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Not only are these cheesy potato recipes ultra-satisfying to chow down on, but they're usually pretty simple to whip up as well.
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Fresh sushi or sashimi-grade tuna is a key details to the success of a spicy roll. But what will truly elevate your spicy tuna to restaurant-worthy status?
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Your addition will add a mixture of raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry flavors to your cup, infusing a light, refreshing drink with plenty of fruity goodness.
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When it's scorching out, few things hit better than a cold brew, but we don't always want the buzz. Can you grab a decaf cold brew from Starbucks?
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Even though the sun is still beating down and most of us are turning our ACs up to full blast, the arrival of Starbucks' pumpkin spice is near.
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As intimidating it might seem to whip up lemon curd at home, you only need a few ingredients. However, there is one major mistake you'll want to avoid.
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A boozy twist puts a fun and tasty spin on any dessert, and in this case you'll want to reach for the bourbon before you assemble the pie.
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You can just pull them from the package and toss them between slices of bread, but this tip is going to positively affect the flavor so you've got to try it.
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If you like a little heat with your sweet, you need to try spicy rosé, a drink that's been popular on social media for the past few years. Here's how to do it.
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You can definitely make sheet-pan quesadillas with only one pan, but if you've got a second one lying around then you're in for a more satisfying crunch.
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Both ingredients are highly acidic, which means they make the perfect combination to break down those tough fibers and tenderize your meat.
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What does sugar accomplish here? It can help give your filets a firmer texture since its granules (along with salts) are known to absorb moisture.
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this dish tends to fall squarely in the savory category. And yet, there are plenty of good reasons to add in one specific sweet ingredient.
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Craving a Mexican-inspired meal but don't have time to make dough from scratch? Canned biscuits for the win with this quick and easy hack.
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When you think of a cheesesteak, you might think Philadelphia is the place to go. But there's a Wilmington steak shop the president says does it better.
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It can be tough to track down store-bought baking mixes with a clean ingredient list. But luckily, Trader Joe's delivers in this department.
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You can fill and freeze them ahead of time or you can stock a bunch of peels in your freezer for when you feel the ice cream craving coming on.
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A crispy crust is the perfect base to contrast the Philly cheesteak's melt-in-your-mouth ingredients, which smoothly make the transition to pizza toppings.
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Ordering a customized drink at Starbucks can be overwhelming. So, when you order a Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Refresher without lemonade, what are you getting?
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Being out of butter is a bummer, but if you have a can of pumpkin puree on hand, you may have everything you need to make tons of dessert recipes.
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We asked executive chef John Warr if it matters whether you start with fresh or frozen fish, and his answer is yes. Per the chef, always go for fresh.
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True to their reputation, fajitas offer plenty of sizzle. Because you're using higher temperatures here, selecting the right type of cooking fat is key.
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Here's a great shortcut that will help you deliver delicious and satisfactory fish tacos in a fraction of the time it would take to build them from scratch.
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If you're a fan of sweet, chewy Nerds Clusters but have trouble finding them, great news - you can make them yourself using only two ingredients. Here's how.
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Some scone recipes are extremely complicated and require tons of ingredients, but you only need three ingredients to whip up these refreshing scones.
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If you grew up with egg salad, you might have memories of eating it at barbecues, but now that we're adults, it's time to give it a (slightly) gourmet upgrade.