Aimee Lamoureux
School
New York University, CUNY Graduate School
Expertise
Food News, Nutrition, Health
- Aimee has strong research skills and an academic background that enables her to identify good sources and pull out all relevant and interesting information.
- She has strong writing skills and a good understanding of how to shape and organize a story.
- She is passionate about health and nutrition and care about producing high quality content covering the health benefits of different ingredients, food dishes, and food news.
Experience
Aimee Lamoureux is a poet and writer based in New York. She has also written for the sites Only In Your State and All That Is Interesting. Her other works have appeared in Pittsburgh Poetry Journal.
Education
Aimee holds a B.A. in History from New York University, and she will be completing her Master's in Life Writing from the City University of New York in fall of 2021.
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Stories By Aimee Lamoureux
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Who doesn't love grinding their own coffee beans? Although sometimes a Keurig will do in a pinch, leaving hose beans sitting there a while. Are they still safe?
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Most people associate drinking eggnog with the holidays. But where did the drink come from and how did it become associated with celebrating Christmas?
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Wendy's has a lot to offer. Whether you go for the fries or the nuggets, chances are you get a Frosty, too. The original Frosty was a steal you won't believe.
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Kids are used to getting small items and treats in their Christmas stockings. But what if they got an orange? Do you know about this sweet holiday tradition?
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There are some traditions you understand, and some in which you take part but may not know why. Do you know the reasons behind eating pork on New Year's Day?
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Oftentimes a serving size doesn't match up to how much we eat, so how exactly does the FDA determine what constitutes an appropriate serving size?
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While many make think of the grocery chain Aldi as a single entity, that's not entirely true -- so what does all of this have to do with an "equator"?
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These days, soy milk is more the norm rather than the exception -- and we have a captain of industry to thank for soy milk's certified popularity in the U.S.
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Studies show that drinking beer in moderation can have some health benefits. But are some beers unhealthier than others? The difference might be in the hops.
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If you've ever sipped a tasty drink and wondered how it came to be, you should know about how the lime rickey mocktail surged in popularity during Prohibition.
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Starbucks has you covered. At least, while supplies last. Red Cup Day is approaching, actually, its tomorrow, and here are the details you need.
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Are you a Jack and Coke person or do you prefer a rum punch instead? While you may call both of these a cocktail, are they? Or is one a mixed drink?
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Here's why eggs are a solid post-workout choice.
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At the end of a long day, you open a cold beer only to discover it's gone bad. Did you know the way you store it matters when it comes to taste and longevity?
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Have you ever bitten into a carrot during the winter months and been surprised at how sweet it tasted? Here's the reason they're sweeter in the winter.
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While it is now one of the most recognizable coffee shops, Starbucks comes from rather humble beginnings. Here's the reason nonfat milk almost wasn't included.
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As you walk up to order your Shake Shack burger, you start humming the "Grease" theme song. It's no coincidence; did you know the two are very much related?
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A countdown begins as soon as you buy a bag of spinach. Before you know it, your leafy greens are covered in slime -- but what causes it, and can you avoid it?
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Peaches and nectarines are delicious summer stone fruits, but did you every confuse the two? There are some differences between these fruits.
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Chocolate liquor sounds like a decadent way to indulge at happy hour. However, there is a difference between chocolate liquor and chocolate liqueur.
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Today, the convenient microwave has come a long way in terms of efficiency and safety. But if you have a vintage one on your hands, is it dangerous to use?
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If you're the kind of person who keeps a hidden stash of chocolate, you might have noticed a fat bloom on the surface of older treats. What does it mean?
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Whole wheat food products are often considered the healthier choice over products made from white flour. But what's the difference between them?
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In the 2000s, Fireball was a staple at parties everywhere. Its popularity made it the best-selling liqueur in the U.S. But do you what it was called first?
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Cheese is a staple in many households and is enjoyed in a variety of ways. If this is you, you may be wondering if you can eat cheese after its expiration date.
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The cream and sponge cake snack known as a Twinkie is perhaps one of Hostess's most famous snack foods today. But the iconic name came from an unexpected place.
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We all love a good kitchen hack. Did you know you have a choice of things you can find lying around the kitchen to peel your thick-skinned mango?