Jessica Fleming-Montoya
- After traveling all over South America sampling new cuisine, Jessica gained a knack for attempting the recipes on her own.
- She recreated every dessert from the Japanese TV show "Yumeiro Patisserie."
- Her content has been published for multiple industry-leading sites, including Blender Bottle and Camelbak.
Experience
Jessica has worked as a professional writer for the past five years. She started her writing journey as an intern at Ariel House Bed & Breakfast in Dublin, Ireland, where she managed the company blog and traveled around the city, picking up interesting stories to share with future guests. She then went on to work at a startup marketing agency in Washington, D.C where she served as the Director of Marketing and handled publicity outreach, SEO, and content creation. Eventually, her career took her to leave this position to pursue a full-time career in content writing, and her love of food and travel led her to write for sites such as Blender Bottle, Cruise Hive, and more. Since then, she's committed to putting her love of food and culture towards whipping up great stories for Daily Meal as a contributing news writer.
Education
Jessica has a B.S. in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in Latin American Cultural Studies from Universidad Autonoma de Occidente, Colombia.
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Stories By Jessica Fleming-Montoya
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Tiffanie Barriere, cocktail and spirits educator, is here to tell you the three biggest mistakes you're making when mixing up margaritas at home.
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If you've been eating baked beans your whole life, you'll want to check out this new riff on a classic. It's okay to spice up a favorite once in a while.
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Air fryers are perfect for cooking a ton of different foods, and now you can add bananas to that list. Here's how to make the most delicious air-fried bananas.
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Maybe you've spent years perfecting your recipes for a handful of classic cocktails. It's never a bad idea to find out how the professionals do it.
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Coffee fanatics may persuade you to buy whole beans rather than go for pre-ground. And this creepy-crawly reason may be enough to convince you.
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Big news for hot sauce lovers across the US. HEATONIST hot sauces from the hit YouTube series Hot Ones are hitting shelves across the nation.
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When it comes to margaritas, what you choose to put on the rim of the glass can make all the difference. Here's what an expert told Daily Meal.
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This one little ingredient packs a major flavor punch, and you might have a tin already in your pantry. Learn how to give tomato soup an umami kick.
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Celebrate two favorite snacks in one with limited edition Oreo Sour Patch Kids cookies, featuring the sweetness of golden Oreos paired with the Kids' sour sass.
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Beer lovers and hot sauce fans unite! Miller High Life and Hot N Saucy have some exciting news for you, and this is one you won't want to miss.
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Insomnia Cookies is sweetening up Mother's Day with some limited time specials. Not only that, they're getting in on other spring time celebrations.
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If you find yourself with a shortbread dough that just isn't up to snuff, Ina Garten recommends adding in this one simple ingredient.
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Cooking with different pepper varieties can lead to very different flavor outcomes. If you're out of Sichuan, you can mimic its flavor using these ingredients.
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Red tomato-based sauce might be the standard for pizza, but there are other options! Chef Marc Forgione gives some tips for making a tasty white cheese sauce.
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Getting the ratio of pizza sauce right on your homemade pie is a knack the professionals have nailed. According to this expert, less is most definitely best.
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Disposable grills can be a cheap and convenient option if you're hosting a barbecue away from home. But how do they compare to the real deal?
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When it comes to pairing wine with a meal, the protein is the focus. But, according to this sommelier, a different approach is necessary for curry.
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If your regular old bloody Mary just isn't cutting it anymore, try giving the classic cocktail a flavor boost with one particularly versatile ingredient.
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As far as home-baked desserts go, cookies are on the quicker, easier side. Just avoid this one mistake with your dough and you'll enjoy the best results.
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During warmer days, you might be craving a cool pick-me-up. Chef Giada De Laurentiis has a tip for a tasty and refreshing iced coffee that you'll want to try!
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Starbucks is rolling out a brand new design for its cold beverage cups in order to increase accessibility and reduce plastic waste.
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In its purest form, a grilled cheese sandwich is incredibly simple, but it can be elevated with all manner of ingredient swaps and additions.
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Some fast-food classics are classic for a reason, but sometimes they need a tasty upgrade. Sonic is giving its fries a facelift for the first time in a decade.
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If you want to bring a little sophistication to curry night, serve it with a wine. This sommelier shares his favorite pairing for a mellow yellow curry.
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Those leftover parmesan rinds can be tossed into soups to add extra nutty and savory notes to your dish, as well as a welcome punch of umami.
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If you often find yourself stumped on which wine to drink with spicy red curries, you're not alone. Fiery dishes need careful pairing consideration.
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Lots of grocery stores sell budget wine, but the prices at Trader Joe's might leave you wondering just exactly how they get away with charging so little.