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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While Starbucks and boba seem like a perfect pairing, the massively popular bubble tea has yet to take off at the coffee chain - though the company did test it.
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Maybe time is of the essence or we simply don't want an entire batch of sweet treats sitting around the house. But we can still have our fudgy dessert.
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Cool Whip can do many things, but holding its structure isn't one of them. Luckily, there's a simple ingredient that can transform it into the perfect frosting.
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Fans of fried chicken may have strong opinions on which type is best. Here we'll compare the ingredients and methods for making two of the most popular.
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Have you ever wondered how Creamsicles came to be? To find out, we're diving into not just the origin of Creamsicles but the history of popsicles overall too.
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Lavender has a sweet and delicious aroma that will elevate your morning cup of joe, but you'll want to be precise in how you work it into the coffee.
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Starbucks may have introduced matcha to America at a grand scale back in 2006, but their matcha powder may not be exactly what you're expecting.
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If you're out of cream cheese but have a container of yogurt in the fridge, you can easily turn it into a thick spreadable cheese that tastes great on bagels.
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Luckily, if you want to toss your leftover tuna salad in the freezer, it's completely possible to do so. That said, there are a few things to keep in mind.
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If you're crunched for time, canned foods - like octopus - make for an easy dinner. If you want to kick it up a notch, however, give your seafood a quick saute.
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A traditional Bolognese is pretty great as-is, but you can take things up a notch in your next batch by trying a different pasta: scissor-cut noodles.
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Avoiding baking a cake because you know how tedious it is to properly whisk together the batter? We've got a great hack that will have it ready in no time.
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It's easy to assume that famous chefs always make everything from scratch, but that isn't true. Giada De Laurentiis, for example, uses store-bought dough.
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Paul Hollywood is chock full of baking tips. His clever trick for gooey chocolate chip cookies is so easy that it's sure to become your new standard.
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Any type of pasta can theoretically be paired with any type of sauce, but there are certain tried-and-true combinations that make the most sense.
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If you're looking to heat up your next homemade pizza night, turn to the North African and Middle Eastern staple that delivers a spicy kick.
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Of all the different ways eggs can be prepared for breakfast sandwiches, fried might be at the top of the list. For the best results use mayo instead of butter.
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If you prefer the taste of chocolate over straight sugar, then just about any dessert recipe that calls for powdered sugar could benefit from a hot-cocoa swap.
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If you're fuzzy about the distinction between fudge and ganache, you're not alone. These aren't two names for the same thing but rather different dessert items.
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Even if you're in a rush on a busy morning, you'll be pleased with the quick and crispy air fryer results that trump a soggy microwaved breakfast any day.
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The decadent Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino has been a staple since 2012, but a little dark caramel sauce can take the icy drink to the next level.
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If you're looking for a fresh take on tuna salad sandwiches, you don't need to get complicated. All you need to do is switch out the bread for a croissant.
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With so many steps in the process of making your enchiladas, it's easy to overlook a detail that could drastically improve the end result of your dish.
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TJ's Piquant Popcorn - umami-packed goodness for $2.99. Perfect for Netflix nights and work breaks; enjoy as is or elevate the flavor with creative toppings!
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Getting perfectly crispy fried fish doesn't have to involve a lot of messy hot oil, you can get it in the oven using this wire baking rack tip.
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It's not just for drying lettuce and mixed greens! You can employ that funky gadget to quickly thaw crustaceans even if you forgot and its the last minute.
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After shelling out big bucks for the latest and greatest insulated tumbler, treat it with care. Otherwise, you may be replacing it sooner than you wish.