Jay Wilson
School
University Of Manchester
Expertise
Restaurant Industry Trends, Recipe Hacks, Italian Cuisine
- Jay has years of experience in the restaurant industry, working as everything from a chef to a front-of-house manager, to a freelance marketing assistant, to swabbing the floors at night.
- He is obsessed with the vibrant London food scene, and he makes it a mission to try at least three new restaurants a month.
- An avid chef, Jay has a particular passion for Italian cuisine, working in a number of acclaimed pizzerias across the U.K.
Experience
Jay is a freelance content writer and copywriter with a specific focus on the food industry, recipes, and nutrition. A full-time freelance writer since 2019, he was previously a frequent contributor to Drink Filtered. Before being a full-time writer, Jay worked in the food industry for several years, and thanks to his time as a restaurant marketing assistant, he has a keen insight into shifting food trends. He has also written for Health Digest and House Digest.
Education
Jay holds a First Class B.A. in English Literature. As an English grad, Jay loves thinking about how language can be used to inspire and inform in equal measure.
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Stories By Jay Wilson
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We don't always have time to make meatloaf, and that's where store-bought options come in. Here are the meatloaves worth your money, according to customers.
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If you're looking to round out your McDonald's run with some ice cream, you're not limited to the chain's standard soft serve options, as these hacks prove.
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The Filet-O-Fish is one of the most hackable items on McDonald's menu. From simple ingredient swaps to complete overhauls, here are the tastiest hacks to try.
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You don't have to stick with Italian herbs or breadcrumbs when it comes to making meatballs. We'll show you some easy ingredient swaps that will elevate them.
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A good bowl of chili might seem like perfection already, but something as simple as an swapping one ingredient can elevate it to a whole different level.
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Because soup is such a rustic and versatile food, it lends itself to a host of ingredient swaps that can be made without altering its inherent properties.
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Did you know if you're lucky you can score Pappy Van Winkle at Costco? Or that you don't need a membership to buy whiskey at some stores? And there's more.
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Store-bought veggie chips might seem like a healthy alternative, but they're often anything but. We're taking a look at the 14 worst offenders.
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Coffee creamer isn't the healthiest food out there, and its texture and flavor are provided by ingredients that have more of a health impact than you think.
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For such a simple-looking food, the humble taco is an item that's prone to being made incorrectly. People often use the wrong fillings, tortillas, and flavors.
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There's no need to settle for canned green beans. Plenty of ingredients are waiting in the wings to boost their flavor and texture, spicing up your meal.
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Green onions are versatile vegetables, and being such a common ingredient, there are a variety of clever tricks to using them that you really should try.
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There are lots of ways to use a mandoline -- it's one of the most versatile kitchen tools around. We're taking a look at 14 especially unique applications.
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Although fried chicken may be a classic, it can become pretty monotonous, and mixing up its ingredients can give you a brand-new experience.
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Your food processor is so much more than just a fancy blender. It can save you lots of time and cleanup for a variety of dishes you likely never imagined.
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Did you know that coffee creamer is a magic ingredient for adding creaminess and flavor to everything from soups and mashed potatoes to cakes and cocktails?
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When you think of a skillet, you tend to imagine food dropped into a piping-hot one. That's not always the best idea, though, as these foods demonstrate.
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There are a lot of myths surrounding hard-boiled eggs, ranging from best peeling methods to ways to preserve them. We're examining 11 of the most persistent.
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As simple as a basic fish sandwich might seem, it's surprisingly easy to mess one up. Avoid these common pitfalls next time you make a fish sandwich at home.
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Canned collard greens have a variety of uses in the kitchen. Here are a few of our favorite ways to bring out the flavor of these nutritious vegetables.
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Taco Bell was everywhere in the '90s, expanding its menu and experimenting with tons of new items, not all of which lasted. Here are some you may not remember.
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When you think of canned fish, you probably think of tuna or anchovies, but canned salmon's a great choice, as well. Here's what you need to know.
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Yukon Golds and russets make great mashed potatoes, but they're not the only potato varieties that can give you a lovely mash, far from it, in fact.
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Cherries make for excellent snacks, desserts, and additions to savory dishes, but from pitting them to freezing them, there are a few key mistakes to avoid.
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Woks can be used for far more than just stir-fries, provided you use them correctly. Here's what to avoid doing, based on our experience and expert opinion.
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Let's take a trip down memory lane to revisit some McDonald's menu items from the '90s that are lost forever (and some that we honestly wish would come back).
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We all know certain things shouldn't go into the microwave, but where does that leave you when reheating food? Here's what containers are safe and what aren't.