Trevor Carlson
School
University Of Central Florida
Expertise
American Cuisine, Korean Cuisine, Recipe Development
- Trevor was a writing instructor and curriculum developer in South Korea, where he fell in love with Korean food and created a cooking class to help students learn English.
- He taught creative writing, research, and literature courses for ELS at the academy's Florida Institute of Technology campus for several years.
- He has also worked as a professional cook and recipe developer in various capacities throughout his career, including a role at New Seasons Market in Portland, Oregon.
Experience
Trevor contributed to his college newspaper at the University of Central Florida, where he reviewed the local food scene in Orlando. He organized and led writing workshops throughout his degree program at UCF. He has worked in kitchens and classrooms for nearly two decades. He was a writer for an SEO marketing company based in St. Petersburg, Florida — The HOTH — where he focused on food journalism. Trevor's extensive background in writing and experience in the culinary world are put to good use at Daily Meal, where both of his passions converge in weekly articles.
Education
Trevor has a bachelor's degree in English Creative Writing from the University of Central Florida. In college, he was an editorial intern for The Florida Review, a literary magazine that publishes prose, poetry, and graphic narrative from emerging and established writers.
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Stories By Trevor Carlson
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From a must-have ingredient for homemade mac and cheese to veggies that help create a cheap and tasty soup, you need these canned Aldi foods in your pantry!
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Looking to bust out your cast iron griddle? Then listen up: Our expert chef has identified the biggest mistakes people make when cooking with one.
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How does a ribeye's composition affect the cooking process? And what are some other names it's known by? We answer these questions and more.
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The best pickles are made from the best ingredients. From Vlasic to Bubbies, we're taking a look at 6 pickle brands that use the highest quality stuff around.
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As time has passed, Boston Market's food quality has seemed to slide. Certain dishes are now consistently disappointing, though others remain reliably decent.
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The best steak cut choice depends a lot on what you're making, but for your typical grilled steak, our expert has advice on what works and what doesn't.
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Potatoes have a long shelf life, but they're not immortal. We're breaking down 6 common signs a spud has spoiled, from green skin to spots of mold.
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Key lime pie is a Floridian specialty, sweet, velvety, and filled with the tang of citrus. Here are some delicious tips to take your next pie to the next level.
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There are certain traditional dishes you can always expect on a steakhouse's menu, but traditional doesn't mean good. Here's what's worth it and what isn't.
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With steak sauce, it's easy to accidentally ingest high quantities of ingredients like salt, which should you should limit your daily intake of.
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When you have a craving for sushi, sometimes the easiest option is the grocery store. Here's our ranking of which stores offer the best sushi.
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If you're looking for the comfort of a chicken pot pie without the effort, we've got the lowdown on which chain restaurants you should pick ... or avoid.
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The secret to making perfect pork chops involves more than just throwing them on the grill. Avoid a few common mistakes to prepare the best pork chops possible.
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Store-bought bottled smoothies may seem like a convenient way to incorporate a healthy drink into your day, but many of the options aren't all that healthy.
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Tomato sauce may seem like an easy ingredient to master, but if you're making even one of these common mistakes, you're missing out on all your sauce can offer.
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Stop throwing away lemon peels! Their zest can find a variety of delicious culinary uses. Here's how and where you can use lemon zest in your kitchen
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Ordering a hand-cut steak the next time you go out to eat may be one of the best food-related decisions you will ever make -- here's what you need to know.
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Steaks are often pricey cuts of meat, yet the quality between chains can fluctuate greatly. These steakhouses offer cuts that are worth the price tag.
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It's time to take your homemade breaded chicken to the next level. Use these tips to enhance the flavor and texture of an already delicious meal.
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Curry has been around for centuries and comes in a wide variety of forms, flavors, and spice levels. Here are some of the most popular curries out there.
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Paired with just a few more common ingredients, soy sauce can be easily transformed into glazes, marinades, salad dressings, and more recipes.
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Ordering a steak precisely how you want it and having it served to you is a fantastic treat, but here are some requests you shouldn't make at a restaurant.
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For as easy as it is to find a burger in America, the quality is across the board. To help you choose, we've compiled some of the best burger chains in the USA.
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Most kitchens probably have at least a couple of tools that are past their best. Here's a selection of which ones you should consider replacing more often.
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A fast food bagel breakfast sandwich can be a great morning meal, but not all are created equal. Here's how various offerings stack up, according to reviews.
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With so much to choose from on the Dairy Queen menu, you might find yourself wondering which items to steer clear of. We're here to shed some light on that.
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A rack of succulent flame-grilled ribs always makes a fine dinner, served by plenty of chain restaurants. Here's our ranking of which places cook them best.