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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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.
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Celebrity cook Ina Garten's go-to meals that both look and taste great, which create the perfect menu for guests whether you're hosting inside or outside.
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We spoke with Kathleen Serino, training and curriculum manager at Murray's Cheese, to get a feel for what makes fresh mozzarella different and how to store it.
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Feta cheese can be a tasty addition to countless meals, but just how should you store it? We asked an expert, and she gave us some helpful tips.
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When you want to seriously upgrade the beloved carnival and state fair snack, try transforming your funnel cakes into dip-worthy dessert fries.
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With summer just around the corner, you'll be looking for ways to cool off. Take this expert's tip and make a frozen version of your favorite cocktail.
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The Daily Meal spoke to an expert to find out how to dodge highly marked-up options on a restaurant wine list, as even lower prices can be deceiving.
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If you want to make frozen cocktails, Justin Lavenue, owner and operator of The Roosevelt Room and The Eleanor in Austin, Texas, has some suggestions.
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If you want to lend your guacamole an even richer flavor, you might want to follow the advice of celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi and add some butter.
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If you want to ramp up the flavor in your burgers, you need to learn about this easy hack. And, you might have thrown away this secret ingredient anyway.
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This incredibly easy to make snack involves sprinkling Jell-O mix on grapes and freezing them to create bite-sized, flavorful frozen goodies.
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Starbucks has a secret menu full of different flavors and upgraded drinks. But here's a tip for a better-tasting iced beverage that won't cost you a thing.
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The next time you crave a sweet treat to get you through a warm spell, try fresas con crema, a delicious Mexican spin on the classic strawberries-and-cream.
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Deviled eggs are the perfect match for something a little spicy. Bored of cayenne? We've got a much more complex and interesting option for bringing the heat.
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If you're looking for a quick and easy pizza to feed a crowd, beer is your secret weapon for a no-hassle crust that's airy and chewy with flavorful beer notes.
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If you love darker brews, you've likely had your fair share of porters and stouts. There are some key differences between these two beers that you should know.
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Sometimes it seems easier to consolidate your cookware to avoid doing too many dishes. However, when it comes to measuring cups, this isn't the smartest idea.
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For a unique take on the hot and dirty martini, just shake (or stir) in a little bit of sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy pickled banana pepper brine.
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Move over, chocolate chips. Frozen Nutella bits make for an even sweeter, gooier cookie mix-in, and they're extremely easy to make.
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Going to the pub for a cold draft can be the highlight of your day or the worst part. Some bartenders avoid ordering drafts because of this gross reason.
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If there's any drawback to cookies, it's got to be the cleanup after you've made a batch. To make the job easier, bake them on parchment paper.
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If your cookies are tasting a little bland, add this piquant spice to your dough to amp up the flavor and give your dessert something extra.
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Has there ever been a name for a snack more whimsical than fairy bread? It sounds magical, but what exactly is fairy bread and what does it taste like?
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Making canned chicken noodle soup taste homemade is super simple, and it doesn't necessarily have to involve extra cooking.
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Although pairing refried beans with avocado toast might seem unconventional at first glance, this flavor combination is actually pretty classic.