Aimee Lamoureux
School
New York University, CUNY Graduate School
Expertise
Food News, Nutrition, Health
- Aimee has strong research skills and an academic background that enables her to identify good sources and pull out all relevant and interesting information.
- She has strong writing skills and a good understanding of how to shape and organize a story.
- She is passionate about health and nutrition and care about producing high quality content covering the health benefits of different ingredients, food dishes, and food news.
Experience
Aimee Lamoureux is a poet and writer based in New York. She has also written for the sites Only In Your State and All That Is Interesting. Her other works have appeared in Pittsburgh Poetry Journal.
Education
Aimee holds a B.A. in History from New York University, and she will be completing her Master's in Life Writing from the City University of New York in fall of 2021.
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Stories By Aimee Lamoureux
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It's no secret that a bag of flour can last a while, but what about other flour? Does gluten-free flour last just as long? The answer might shock you.
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It's a known fact that some foods are fine after their printed expiration dates, but is a dairy product? Here's what you need to know about expired butter.
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It might be tempting to just throw everything in the kitchen inside the dishwasher. However, it's very important that you never insert blender attachments.
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Processed meats might not be the healthiest, but they are more unhealthy when you microwave them. Here's why you need to avoid heating them in the microwave.
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Chocolate milk is one of the most popular dessert beverages in the world. But when and where did chocolate milk originate? Here's the history behind it.
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You might be overlooking one household item that harbors the most germs and chances are you're disinfecting it wrong. Stop microwaving your sponges.
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Many people have a jar of peanut butter in their pantries. Once opened, you may store it in the fridge. But is that the best place to store them?
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Have you ever sat down at a restaurant and wondered why sometimes the prices seem too high, but other times it doesn't bother you? Here are the reasons why.
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Understanding the root of food terms and dish names is always a fun tidbit to have in your back pocket. Read on to add the meaning of baba ganoush to your list.
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Instant coffee may be considered inferior to fresh brewed, but its origins go way back. It gained popularity as a boon to soldiers during wartime.
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Sure, you've seen oat milk and almond milk in the refrigerator at your local grocery store. But do you know what A2 milk is and how it differs from other dairy?
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Does the city you live in have its own official cocktail? It's quite possible, and you might just live in the city of the Old Fashioned. How cool would that be?
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Nothing is better than an espresso martini if you're having a night out and looking for a little pick-me-up. There's a reason the cocktail is made-to-order.
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If you visit Taco Bell today, you'll be presented with an extensive menu of Mexican-inspired food options. However, Taco Bell's menu wasn't always like that.
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Grinding your coffee beans at home is the key to better coffee. But how do you clean your coffee grinder? It turns out, all you need is a bit of sugar.
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Cappuccinos and lattes have basically the same ingredients -- coffee and milk. So what is the difference between the two coffee shop staples?
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Tupperware is great for storing food and other items, and its durable too. But it can start to smell after a while. Here's a hack to get yours fresh again.
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Everyone loves toast but no one loves a toaster full of crumbs. There is an easy way to remove these little bread particles from your toaster.
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You might associate prunes with healthy digestion and see plums as a tasty fruit, but the two are actually one in the same. Yet, completely different.
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Did you know that there is a connection between Dairy Queen and 7-Eleven? The popular Slurpee can be traced back to the Dairy Queen ICEE drink.
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Bell peppers vary widely in terms of appearance, taste, and nutrition. Find out how the different colored bell peppers stack up against each other here.
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You're probably no stranger to the webcam, but have you ever wondered where it came from? It's all thanks to a hot pot of coffee and some eager researchers.
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If you live in the south or the midwest, you might be familiar with the grocery store, Piggly Wiggly. But you may not know how the store changed how we shop.
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Wendy's founder Dave Thomas starred in more than 800 commercials for the fast-food chain.
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Who invented ice cream? After all, we'd like to offer up thanks. The term "ice cream" wasn't just coined by one person though. There's a long story behind it.
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Whether you're a fan of shelled or unshelled peanuts, each one has a different lifespan depending on how you preserve them. Here's the best way to store them.
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When cooking with beets, you may simply discard the greens. But beet greens not only contain many vitamins and minerals, but they can also taste great as well.