Jacob Smith
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
School
The University Of Exeter, Universitat Internacional De Catalunya
Expertise
Coffee Production And Brewing, Home Cooking Advice, European Food Culture
- Jacob is the author of Marra, a weekly food-related newsletter that spotlights Northern people, produce, and regions.
- While working with food influencer Lakes Eats, he reviewed several of the Lake District's most prominent restaurants, including Simon Rogan's Henrock and was fortunate enough to have dined at the three Michelin-starred L'Enclume.
- An article by Jacob won a silver award at the North American Guild of Beer Writers' 2023 awards.
Experience
Jacob began writing about food while living in Bristol, where he wrote for EATE Collective, a global collective of chefs, suppliers, and restaurants. Since moving to Scotland, Jacob has worked with a variety of media outlets and businesses, including Delicious, Pellicle, Mashed, Daily Meal, Leafe, and H&N Magazine. He is also a committee member for The Guild of Food Writers, the UK's association for professional food writers and broadcasters.
Education
Jacob has both a B.Sc. and an M.A. from the University of Exeter, a Russell Group university known for its academic excellence. He also holds a teaching certificate from Universitat Internacional de Catalunya.
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Stories By Jacob Smith
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Interested in eating some truly outstanding hand-cut steak? Then you need to add these steakhouses to your must-visit list.
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Boiling water has the ability to transform meat into something tender, crispy, and downright delicious. And you don't even need a magic wand.
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Chefs and home cooks alike love gas stoves for their versatility, but these appliances come with pitfalls, too. Here are some mistakes to avoid.
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A good lobster roll is a decadent treat and a specialty on the East Coast of the U.S. Here's a collection of the best and highest rated places to buy one.
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While kale and spinach have similarities, they also have unique properties and nutritional profiles, and are suited to different culinary applications.
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With the popularity of Middle Eastern foods in the U.S. over recent years, falafel quickly became a favorite. Here's the ultimate guide to trying it yourself.
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Costco has been praised for its low prices for customers and high wages for workers, but the warehouse giant has had some shadier practices as well.
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Electric stove tops can be tricky when guessing which setting to use for the unfamiliar. With these tips, you'll confidently use any non-gas burner like a pro.
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From supposedly causing hallucinations to being demonized by governments, mince pies have a fascinating history that stands at odds with their trivial size.
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Olive Garden might be one of the most famous Italian-American food chains with record sales in recent years, but it still has its fair share of bad publicity.
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Pork is the world's most widely eaten meat, and one of the most popular in the U.S., but there are lots of myths surrounding it. Here's the truth.
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Those searching for this information need look no further as the following ingredient guide covers everything you need to know about tiger nuts.
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Shrimp are delicious, but there's a lot to know about how to cook them for a tender, succulent finish. Here's everything you need to know about cooking shrimp.
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We have ranked 13 different mail-order steaks based on customer reviews and feedback to find the best of the best. Find out which brand came out on top.
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Celebrated as a quintessential Polish food, pierogi have become famous internationally. Here's a guide to these delicious dumplings and their many fillings.
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Crab cakes are made by mixing pieces of crab meat with associated fillers such as breadcrumbs, binding agents like egg yolks, and seasonings to form a patty.
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A type of mollusk called a limpet is gaining momentum as a sustainable and nutritious food, though there is still little commercial demand for them in the U.S.
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After "Top Chef," Kwame Onwuachi and his new restaurant looked set to launch into the culinary stratosphere. But life as a chef is rarely that straightforward.
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Many Americans have been to a Cracker Barrel restaurant at some point in their life, but you probably don't know a lot about its biggest controversies.
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We have gathered information on 13 pie crusts and the fillings that are best suited to them so that you can make your own for an upcoming holiday.
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French wine has a soaring reputation around the world, but how much do you really know about its varieties, where it comes from and how it's made?
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The Chinese food Americans typically eat is not the same as authentic Chinese food. Here are the reasons why the two cuisines are so different from each other.
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Aldi sources its wine from all over the globe and has a close relationship with more than 50 wineries in countries ranging from New Zealand to Italy.
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Blue Bell Ice Cream has a long and layered history, with both good and bad times. Here are 14 fascinating facts about the popular ice cream brand.
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It was surprising when "Bizarre Foods" was pulled from its primetime spot. We've squashed rumors and found 12 facts about the show and why it was cancelled.
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What will everyone be eating and drinking next year? Here is everything you need to know about what to expect from upcoming food trends in 2024.
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If you've ever wondered why mashed potatoes you make at home never taste as good as what you'd order from a restaurant, here are the secrets you need to know.