Carly Weaver
Location
Los Angeles, California
School
Pepperdine University
Expertise
Cookbook Recipes, Culinary Travel Destinations, LA Restaurants
- Carly has been to Italy seven times — it's her favorite place to travel, and one that's always fueled and inspired her love of food. She plans to study at a culinary academy in Florence later this year, and can't wait to get back.
- Determined to put all of her cookbooks to good use, Carly is the founder and host of a long-running Cookbook Club. Separately, in 2021 she cooked every recipe in Alison Roman's Dining In.
- Carly works part-time at a local cooking school, where she continues to expand her culinary knowledge and pursue her passion for all things food.
Experience
Throughout her digital marketing career, Carly has developed and written content in the food and beverage industry for clients like Nestle, DiGiorno, and Anheuser-Busch — contributing everything from brand manifestos and internal communications to social media copy and influencer campaign creative. For the past two years she's been freelance writing for a variety of food and travel websites, focusing on small businesses. With an undying love for food, restaurants, and travel, Carly writes about L.A. dining, food rankings, and travel eats on her personal blog. She's an avid home cook whose kitchen is chock-full of cookbooks and food puns.
Education
Carly studied at Pepperdine University, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications and graduating magna cum laude in 2011.
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Stories By Carly Weaver
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Are you getting tired of never finishing stale pastries? Next time, don’t waste them. Try turning your old croissants into thin, sweet, crispy treats.
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A legendary chef who knows cocktails and cuisine is an exemplary find. José Andrés knows this and continues to impress with drinks like his signature margarita.
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There are a large variety of different pasta dishes, but one pasta dish featuring chickpeas is an underrated option. Here are the details regarding the dish.
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McDonald's features arguably the best fast-food fries available. McDonald's fries typically come in the standard fry box, but now you can get them in a basket.
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Everyone has their own way of cooking bacon. But have you ever boiled your bacon before? It may sound strange, but boiling it may be the best way.
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Looking for an easy baking tip that will cut down on kitchen stress? This is the best make-ahead buttercream if you're frosting a cake the next day.
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"If there's two things you do in Paris, this would be one," Anthony Bourdain once said of the charming seafood restaurant. Here's what to know.
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Everyone loves pizza. Some like it crispy, topped with many ingredients, while others enjoy a gooey cheese pie. Here's how to get the cheese extra gooey.
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When diners with a sweet tooth are ready for dessert, they hardly think of something that includes seafood. But this restaurant in Berlin has changed that.
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Starbucks green isn't the only color of apron you'll see across different stores. But what do they all mean? Here's how to spot and decode them.
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If you're a big fan of Tate's Bake Shop Cookies, you might want to consider trying out a fairly similar product during your next visit to Costco.
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If you're as big a fan of ice cream as the rest of us, you might have to consider trying out the ice cream at Marcus Samuelsson's restaurant in Miami.
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If you're trying to book a reservation at a fancy restaurant, there are plenty of options such as Resy or OpenTable. But which one should you use?
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Baking a round-layer cake can feel like a daunting task, with so many potential ways for it to go wrong. But the secret is using a rectangular sheet pan.
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Stuffed shells is one of those pasta dishes that certainly takes effort, but deconstructed stuffed shells is another story. Here's the quick and tasty version.
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As a versatile and budget-friendly spirit, vodka has reigned supreme as America's favorite. With the trending uptick of other liquors, is it still the MVP?
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Most of us have probably enjoyed a basic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich at least once in our lifetimes. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay puts a unique twist on it.
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If you struggle to reach the optimal level of fluffiness in your baked goods, you might consider trying out this relatively simple trick to improve your recipe.
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Overnight oats are easy to make and easier to customize. Perusing social media and recipe pages can help create your perfect version. Just ask Gordon Ramsay.
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If you're getting tired of making the same old gremolata sauce, you might consider a number of different flavor additions to spice things up next time.
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If you think banana peel bacon sounds appetizing, just keep in mind that it might not taste exactly the way you'd expect. Still, it's worth a try, right?
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Coffee drinkers likely know the varieties of caffeinated beverages. Do you know the difference between a latte, mocha, espresso, and Americano?
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Have you ever been curious about eating game meats, such as bison or elk? If so, you're not alone. Here's which type of game meat readers want to try.
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If you're trying to make a vinaigrette for your salad, Ina Garten has an incredibly easy recipe that's both healthier and less expensive than bottled dressings.
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An intriguing and specific subcategory of natural wine, orange wine continues to increase in popularity. But do you know how it gets its color?
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Gnocchi is a thick, fluffy, filling pasta. Or is it a dumpling? Either way, if you like gnocchi, you need to know about the roasting method.
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There are a variety of different recipes to bake cookies. But have you ever tried making them in a slow cooker? The result may just surprise you.