Talin Vartanian
Location
Los Angeles, California
School
University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Northern Illinois University
Expertise
Acting, Cooking, Photography
- Talin wrote a viral marketing piece for a famous entrepreneur who specializes in SEO.
- She has written and self-published a poetry book that ranked #1 on Amazon for a few weeks.
- Talin previously wote podcast reviews for Vurbl.com.
Experience
Talin is a copywriter who has seven years of professional experience. She got her start by writing hiking-related blog posts for a travel website, then branched out into writing computer hardware and software guides. Throughout her career, she has written hundreds of articles, blog posts, and trivia quizzes for popular websites like neilpatel.com, howstuffworks.com, and maketecheasier.com, as well as product descriptions for Amazon and Walmart. Her strong interest in the culinary arts has led her to Tasting Table.
Education
Talin studied applied mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for one year and at Northern Illinois University. She double-majored in mathematics and performing arts before dropping out to pursue acting in California.
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Stories By Talin Vartanian
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Radishes are known for their sharp, bold flavor, but sometimes, it may be overwhelming to the palate. Here's how you can cook them to tone down their bite.
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Basil should always be hand-torn for the best flavor. Here's why you should avoid using a knife when dealing with this delicate and delicious herb.
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No matter what sauce you make, be it tomato sauce or béchamel, there's always a possibility of making one too thick. Here's how to fix this mishap.
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After making chicken noodle soup on 'Barefoot Contessa,' Ina Garten realizes that something is missing. Find out what beloved seasoning she adds.
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Distinctly a culinary treat from America's southern states, boiled peanuts are delicious and satisfying. Here's what happens if you overcook boiled peanuts.
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Cabbage is a great ingredient addition to any casserole, but if you do use cabbage here's why you should use green and not red cabbage.
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Like many people, Alton Brown learned a thing or two from his mother and grandmother, but the reason he got into cooking was a bit unconventional.
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There are several solutions to reviving bland clam chowder, including an umami-rich one that's our personal favorite. Find out what you should add.
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Hacks for slicing and dicing avocados are all over social media. The new method being passed around the internet might remind you of a Rubik's cube.
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Before you whip up your next meal, follow Wolfgang Puck's lead and be sure you do this before running your peppercorns through a spice grinder.
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Quirky product names are here to stay at Trader Joe's, though it's probably best that the company steer clear of offensive or suggestive references.
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Fried foods are mostly depicted as heavy, greasy comfort foods. Counter to that is shrimp tempura. Here is how to straighten your shrimp before adding tempura.
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The Japanese prize rules and tradition, so if you care to avoid the various rice-related faux pas, make sure you avoid adding these things to your grainy bowl.
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Trader Joe's squiggly knife-cut noodles pay homage to a favorite style of Chinese noodles, but the process to make them takes a surprisingly long time.
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If you're looking to add more protein to your diet, or simply trying new things, combining canned tuna with sweet potatoes may be the way to go.
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A pizza quesadilla should be just as fun to eat as it is to make, but it can quickly turn into a soggy mess. Here's how you can avoid this culinary mistake.
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What components do you need to make a comforting baked salad? And what is a baked salad, anyway?
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Grilled pineapple may seem simple, but Francis Mallmann takes it one step further with syrup. Here's his trick to make it intensely tender to bite and enjoy.
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A grilled, top-split roll is ideal and croissants, hamburger buns, or Italian bread can also be used. But Martha Stewart does her lobster rolls different.
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This trick might sound a little too easy: Christina Tosi says cookies, cakes, and brownies sold in stores look way better when you do just one thing to pieces.
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It's a good idea to stay up-to-date with standard tipping practices if you are someone who eats, especially when splitting the bill at a restaurant.
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Out of all the ways you can keep your fridge super organized, you may be surprised to learn that chopsticks are a helpful solution. Here's how you can use them.
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For the most part, it seems like reservations are here to stay, But before you make a reservation on OpeTable, make sure you read up on its reservation penalty.
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If Bobby Flay's dream dinner guest, a late famed boxer, was still alive today, the celebrity chef would whip him up a meal that's inspired by his hometown.
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Fine dining meets satire in the movie "The Menu," which centers around rich folks who are invited to dine at one of the best restaurants in the world: Hawthorn.
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Since Martha Stewart is practically the queen of entertaining, it should come as no surprise that she enjoys "crepe stations" and fancy toppings for parties.
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At first glance, it might seem odd to pair tuna salad with some sweetness, but Martha Stewart has proved once again that such a feat is possible.