Betsy Parks
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
School
Emerson College, Castleton University, New England Culinary Institute
Expertise
French Culinary Techniques, Beer And Winemaking, Grocery Trends
- Betsy passed the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) Level 1 course and examination in February 2020.
- She edited "The Brew Your Own Big Book of Homebrewing," "The Brew Your Own Big Book of Clone Recipes," and "The Ultimate Guide to Homebrewing."
- She has been a culinary instructor for Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit working to end childhood hunger and poverty in the United States.
Experience
Betsy has worked in the food and restaurant industry for more than 20 years, and has been writing about food and drinks for almost as long. She started out as a teenage dishwasher, which led to culinary school, and then degrees in journalism and publishing. She started out writing as a stringer for The Rutland Herald in southern Vermont, and quickly moved on to writing feature stories for Stratton magazine before going to work full time as the associate editor and then editor in chief for Battenkill Communications — the publishers of Brew Your Own and WineMaker magazines, which are for hobby beer and winemakers. She started writing regularly for Boston Chefs in the spring of 2022, and joined the team at The Daily Meal in late 2022. She has a longtime interest in fighting hunger, and in addition to a year of service through AmeriCorps at Cooking Matters Massachusetts (Share Our Strength), Betsy also volunteers teaching cooking, nutrition and shopping on a budget for families coping with food insecurity.
Education
Betsy has an associate's degree from The New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont; a bachelor's degree in journalism from Castleton University in Castleton, Vermont; and a master's degree in writing and publishing from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Stories By Betsy Parks
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Anyone who has ever looked at their Pyrex dishes closely might have noticed a string of numbers pressed into the bottom. Here's how you can decipher the code.
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When pairing cheese with a refreshing beverage, wine is typically the go-to. But there's one cheese in particular that goes perfectly with a classic G&T.
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Many terms in baking might baffle a novice. Folding, for instance, is what's typically done to crisp, clean linen. So what does it mean to fold in egg whites?
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As a master pastry chef, Jacques Torres has spent years perfecting his recipe for chocolate chip cookies. Here's his pro tip for the best results.
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The Dunkin' Donuts Dunkaccino was discontinued in 2023, leaving many fans in mourning. But all is not lost! There's a workaround that's easy to order.
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Organizing your pantry isn't just for clicks on social media. It can save you time and money in the kitchen. Decluttering expert Maria Baer explains how.
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Have you ever wondered why Costco food courts are positioned near the exit of the store? There's more to this layout choice than you may have realized.
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A salad spinner only has one job, but you may have been doing it wrong all this time. Here's how to make sure your greens are perfectly washed.
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Skip the bottled stuff and opt for fresh lemon juice when your recipe calls for some. There's a simple way to know how much juice each lemon contains.
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Grocery shopping can be a minefield for anyone who needs to or chooses to avoid gluten. But, Trader Joe's makes it easy with plenty of gluten-free breads.
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When making a delicious casserole in the oven, a few visual cues and some handy tools can help you determine when exactly it's finished cooking through.
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Too many people are sleeping on tahini as an ingredient for chocolate chip cookies. A shame, since adding the sesame paste yields dream-worthy baked goods.
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For health, speed, and convenience, many people are turning to air fryers as a means of cooking. But which style is best: basket fryers, or oven-style?
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Is there anything more annoying than your fish cake crumbling into pieces as you try to flip it in the pan? You can avoid that by using the right binders.
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French onion dip and potato chips go together like hand and glove. But if you run out of chips before the dip is gone, this is how long it'll stay fresh.
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Once you've overcooked a piece of fish, there's no going back. Avoid ruining your beautiful piece of salmon with two simple ingredients you already have.
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If you have a glass stovetop at home, there's one common type of cleaner you should avoid using. Here's what you need to know.
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Don't feel silly if you're not sure if your canned beans are cooked. You might be surprised at how the canning procedure works and why they're safe to eat.
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A lot of celebrity chefs have strong preferences when it comes to brand name grocery items. Alton Brown has an affinity for a certain mayo. Here's why.
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While there are many unique products you can find at Aldi stores, their cooked shrimp options may open up opportunities for meals you've never had before.
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When avocados are on sale at the grocery store, you might be tempted to buy them in bulk to make guac and freeze it. But that could be one big mistake.
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As communal dining experiences go, there are few more fun than a seafood boil. The only problem is, they take time to prepare. A slow cooker can help.
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Have you ever been following a recipe very carefully when you realize there's a step missing? With casseroles, it's crucial to know about this one thing.
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There are many fruits you can chuck in whole to the juicer with out a problem. If juicing citrus, however, you might want to peels those fruits first.
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It's important to consume your cooked fish within a few days to avoid getting sick. Thankfully, leftover salmon is easy to incorporate into a variety of dishes.
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If a recipe calls for finely chopped tomatoes, consider selecting the Roma variety at the supermarket, which will keep its structure better than other kinds.
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When using small knives in the kitchen, there is a particular way you should grip these tools in order to prevent accidentally cutting yourself.