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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When you're looking for a quick and simple way to upgrade a pasta dish, you can't go wrong by adding in some smoked salmon as a tasty protein.
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You might be surprised to learn that there are many types of artichokes. Here's the difference between two of the most common: American and Roman artichokes.
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Legendary pianist Ray Charles may have been born in Georgia and raised in Florida, but his favorite Creole dining establishment was located in New Orleans.
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Cream and sugar might be the default coffee additions, but there's a world of syrups that can improve your cup, and tahini syrup is an outside-the-box pick.
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Rotisserie chickens can provide delicious and convenient meals in full, but they can also be shredded to incorporate into a variety of other dishes.
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If you enjoy drinking beer, then there's a great chance you will also enjoy its taste in other forms as well. Irish beer bread is a great way to savor Guinness.
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Not to be confused with smoothie bowls, berry soup is a treat all on its own, although the base ingredient of the two dishes remains the same.
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Flax seeds can be used as a substitute to eggs in vegan cookies; because they absorb more moisture you may end up with a slightly crumbly cookie.
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When sampling soppressata from a charcuterie board, you may find pieces with a white outer layer that can look like inedible mold at first glance.
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If you want to enjoy warm spiced apples after work without putting in much effort to make this delicious snack, switch to a slow cooker instead.
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String cheese is a delicious snack that's fun to eat - but you may have noticed that it's only ever made from mozzarella cheese. Why is this?
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Boxed wine is big in Australia, where it has a few inventive nicknames, and when things get merry down-under, there are a few games played with the inner bags.
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Potato salad should be thought of less as a singular dish and more as a type of dish with near-limitless potential for customization and experimentation.
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Making fresh sourdough bread at home is an arduous and time consuming task, and it might all be for naught if you didn't score the loaf properly before baking.
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Most of the elements that make up the traditional Passover Seder have religious significance, but not the macaroons. How did they become part of the tradition?
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If you're looking to satisfy your sour cream craving but want an ingredient with a little more nutritional value, turn to kefir instead.
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Sure, it's safe to eat, but do you really want to bite into the tough and fuzzy skin covering your sweet and juicy kiwi? Here's the fastest way to shave it off.
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It may seem obvious that a spicy dish won't go well with coffee, but there are times when you find yourself downing a spicy breakfast sandwich. Then what?
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This sweet nostalgic favorite is delicious in its own right, but when you're craving something frozen, a Shirley Temple slushie is sure to hit the spot.
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Despite their similarities, Hawaiian shaved ice and Italian ice are two different desserts with unique recipes and origins. Here are the differences, explained.
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The tastiness of Popeyes' spicy chicken is no secret, but the source of the spiciness hasn't been well known, and we finally know what it is.
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Luckily, thanks to pristine advice from Ina Garten, there's an easier way that makes it completely possible to peel peaches by hand.
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Why go to the trouble of making homemade caramel sauce instead of buying it from the store? Well, with your slow cooker it's actually no trouble at all.
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A wok is really the best tool for stir-frying, but not everyone owns one. Luckily, chef Jon Kung recommends a good substitute pan with similar properties.
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Instead of tossing all your coffee grounds out, consider putting them to good use in your compost pile! The nitrogen-rich material can do wonders for your soil.
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Despite the fact that Thin Mints have undergone multiple naming changes, today they can proudly call themselves the best-selling Girl Scout cookie.
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Lettuce hearts, celery, grated carrots, and chopped endive come together to make this tasty salad which showcases a paprika and garlic-laced dressing.