Tom Maxwell
School
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Expertise
Southern American Cuisine, Food History, Home Cooking
- Tom has worked for three James Beard Award-winning restaurants across the country.
- He won Al Jazeera America's vaguely prestigious "World Cup of Food" competition in 2014, refereed by renowned food and drink writer Rosie Schaap.
- Tom's "A Really Strange and Wonderful Time: The Chapel Hill Music Scene 1989-1999" will be published by Hachette in 2024.
Experience
Tom began writing professionally at the tail end of a successful music career. He has contributed to The Oxford American, The Bitter Southerner, Longreads, and AARP. While writing a piece for North Carolina's Indy Week, Tom coined the term "historic locovorism" when encouraging a local chef to resurrect the classic Chatham Rabbit dish. Tom is also the co-creator of Shelved, an upcoming Audible music podcast produced by Gunpowder & Sky.
Education
Tom has a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Stories By Tom Maxwell
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When you want that cheesy carby hit that only scalloped potatoes can give, but are low on dairy ingredients, try this substitute for super-creamy results.
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Starbucks' perfect marriage of spices is easily elevated to a new level of comfort food exaltedness with the addition of a more standard ingredient.
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Pumpkin cinnamon rolls are a fabulous fall treat -- but make sure you read this tip before you start baking, or your springy delights may just fall flat.
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Bite into a bit of culinary history by exploring the mid-20th century delight of tuna rarebit, a cheesy open-faced sandwich with a flavorful past.
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Have you been snacking on these colorful little goodies when you're waiting for your table? Find out why you shouldn't and more about these clever bites.
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Cherokee bean bread is a traditional dish similar to tamales, and is made from corn and beans. Learn about its history and cook it to go with a hearty stew.
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Perhaps you prefer your salsa mixed in a blender for smooth results. Famed chef and author Rick Martinez recently gave some expert advice on this very topic.
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Many of the best Thai dishes excel through their balance of bold flavors. Thai peanut sauce is a beloved staple, and it wouldn't be the same without citrus.
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With inflation sticking around and grocery store prices continuing to rise higher, the dollar-per-pound rule can help you cut costs while shopping.
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Exploring Fijian lovo: Unveiling the unique pit barbecue tradition that transforms meats and tropical vegetables into savory succulent delights.
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We uncover the secret behind glossy char siu - an ancient Chinese ingredient that's been creating culinary masterpieces since the Shang dynasty.
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A fennel bulb has an irreplaceable freshness when used in salad. Let's discuss some summertime fennel and citrus salad pairings.
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Experience Cajun perfection with fried boudin balls. Crispy, savory, and paired with homemade remoulade sauce, it's a delightful appetizer that captivates!
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Adding canned beans to a dish at the last minute won't allow them to soak up the flavors you're already cooking with. So don't do that!
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Pickles and pie? It might sound off-putting at first, but this recipe in Utah actually puts pickles into a pie, and it's apparently rather popular.
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Making anything with melted sugar can be stressful. Follow our tip for an easy way to make brittle without having to fret about checking the temperature.
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Seasoning your steak is an important step of the cooking process. But don't just do it for flavor. Using sea salt as a coating gives your steak a crispy crust.
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Some foods have more to offer our bodies than just flavor, and impact more than taste buds. Here's what you need to know about the science behind that.
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Add cream cheese to your next sweet potato pie. With its slight tang and creamy texture, this additional ingredient will take this dessert to a new level.
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Donations of Hormal brand Spam are arriving by the truckload as the islands of Hawaii struggle to cope with the rubble left after destructive wildfires.
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If you're into meal prepping, don't stop grilling when the meat is cooked. Use your grill to get a lot more food options ready for the week ahead.
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There's an efficient hack to determine whether your fish is properly cooked without flaking, and all you need is a knife and a few seconds of time.
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Using almond flour in place of rice flour could actually improve a variety of recipes, whether it's buttery shortbread cookies, pancakes, or blueberry muffins.
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Get the lowdown on how to grill fava beans to create a tasty new side dish for your favourite barbecued meats, or simply to make a sensational smoky snack.
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It's possible to have some delicious pork belly burnt ends without getting the smoker out. Want to know how? Let's break it down.
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If you're looking for a tasty cocktail to make, but you don't want to use a shaker, try out The Monarch, straight from London, England.
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These unusual peppers add spicy excitement to grilled meats and other dishes. Find out more about long peppers and how to use them on your barbecue favourites.