School
Columbia College Chicago
Expertise
Viral Salad Recipes, Snacks, Cooking Competition Shows
- Zoë uses her years of work in bars and restaurants and her passion for food to write engaging and informative content for The Takeout.
- She is always on the hunt for innovative new restaurants, viral recipes, and cooking shows.
- She has never seen a season of "The Great British Bake Off" that she didn't like.
Experience
Originally from Minnesota — the land of lakes and tater tot hotdish — Zoë gravitated towards the field of writing thanks to her upbringing in a family of authors and teachers. Since earning her unique degree, she has completed two editorial internships, been published in BUST Magazine, and has, most recently, worked as a copy and blog writer in the rapidly expanding legal cannabis industry.
Education
Zoë has a bachelor's degree in comedy writing and performance with a minor in women, gender, and sexuality studies from Columbia College Chicago. She also completed the legendary Comedy Studies program at The Second City.
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Cleaning Tips
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
This simple hack makes cleaning your oven easier than ever — using a tool you usually use in other rooms of your house. You might not even need harsh cleaners.
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Cooking Tips
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
A delicious, tender steak can take considerable prep. Make this process easier by asking your butcher to take care of one extra step for you.
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How-Tos
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
As "The Christmas Song" infers, roasting chestnuts on an open fire is a must-do activity during the holidays. But who has an open fire? Use your oven instead.
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Whole Foods
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
If you're looking for bologna with a favorable flavor and texture as well as a relatively clean list of ingredients, Whole Foods may have just the right item.
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Cleaning Tips
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Cleaning an air fryer is often overlooked work, but it's important. This dishwasher pod hack offers an easy and seamless clean -- or does it?
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Bars
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Cheap drinks and an unpretentious vibe are the building blocks of an iconic dive bar. This watering hole is off the beaten path, but well worth it.
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Cleaning Tips
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Fingerprints on stainless steel are an eyesore that your kitchen could do without, but there's one carbonated drink that can clean them right off.
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Baking Tips
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Lining a baking sheet with parchment can feel like an exercise in frustration. That's why we reached out to an expert for tips on how to do it.
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Design & Decor
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
If you want to renovate your kitchen with a new eat-in area, here are several ideas for how you could shake up your space.
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Starbucks
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Starbucks' foods and desserts can offer a welcome treat on your coffee run, but not all of them are hits. Here's one that you should save your money on.
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Starbucks
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
If your at-home cold brew just never lives up to the cup you get from Starbucks, we have a few tricks of the trade to share with you.
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Cocktails and Spirits
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
While even the most novice bourbon drinkers have likely heard of Eagle Rare and Old Rip Van Winkle, there is another brand that could impress any connoisseur.
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Cooking Tips
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
With so many different oils available — from EVOO to sunflower to grapeseed and beyond — knowing which one to use can be hard, so we asked an expert.
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Freezing chocolate isn't as straightforward as you'd think. This is how to wrap it to ensure the flavor and texture remain as good as the day you bought it.
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Kitchen Tools
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Not all kitchen floors are created equal, and that means they require different cleaning protocols. Avoid using the Swiffer on these types of flooring.
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Appliances and Gadgets
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Some folks might see the top of this device as a cool spot for storing a microwave. However, it could actually create more problems than it solves.
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Food History
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Maple Nut Goodies is one of the most interesting candies, and it carries a lot of memories for a lot of people. Sadly, they were discontinued indefinitely.
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Design & Decor
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Redoing your kitchen requires a lot of big decisions. Cabinets can be a hassle to repaint, so make sure you choose a color that will fit any era.
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Fast Food
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
If you're a fan of Arby's, then it's more than likely that you love the fast food chain for its unique menu full of delicious meats. Here's how to get more.
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Baking Tips
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Chocolate cake is nothing without a sprinkle of sea salt. While the two might seem far from the ideal match, the duo makes sense for a few practical reasons.
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Fast Food
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
The best chicken sandwich at Wendy's is sadly no longer on the menu and we miss it's crispy chicken with bacon ranch sauce and other toppings.
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Design & Decor
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Before your next kitchen remodel, consider these 10 great design ideas, especially if you're interested in enhancing your space with the color blue.
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Food History
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
A bowl of punch can brighten up any gathering, and it's infinitely customizable. It can be boozy or not, sweet or fizzy, and adds a pop of color to the table.
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Coffee and Tea
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Nespresso offers a ton of variety pack options for the Vertuo machine so you can try out the brand's coffee, but this is the one variety pack you should skip.
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Kitchen
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
When the coffee mugs in your cabinet look more like ceramic sardines packed In a wooden can, something has to be done. This handy basket is a great option.
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Food Facts
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
While you might assume potatoes and sweet potatoes are quite similar, there is one key difference that actually sets them farther apart than expected.
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Fine Dining
By Zoë Lourey-Christianson
Some establishments, especially those that are considered fine dining, like Ruth's Chris Steak House, have dress codes.
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