Amy Sward
School
University Of Missouri - Columbia
Expertise
Eating On The Road, Food TV Shows, Sustainable Eating
- Amy is a 4-time Emmy Award winning writer and producer.
- Amy seeks out local food festivals to learn about and try celebrated food — like the hot slaw festival in Cleveland, TN.
- Amy is an expert traveler, always on the hunt for hidden speakeasies.
Experience
Amy has 20+ years of writing experience on various topics across several industries. She worked in television news for 10 years, earning multiple awards for her writing and producing. She also worked for HGTV, and as a public information officer for a small town in Colorado. Her writing on motherhood, travel, and lifestyle has been featured on numerous websites.
Education
Amy has a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism with a minor in political science from the University of Missouri - Columbia.
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Stories By Amy Sward
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On the surface, sandwich chains look like a healthier alternate to fast food. That's partially true, however, it depends a lot on what you order.
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Known for it's thriving music scene, Nashville has a pretty amazing food scene too. In fact, Guy Fieri has even featured several of the restaurants on his show.
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Though not as readily available as other vegetables in grocery stores, kohlrabi is one that you should definitely grab if you come across it.
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A classic egg salad sandwich might be delicious, but by adding a few ingredients these celebrity chefs recommend you can make it even tastier.
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Sure, we know McD's isn't the epitome of health food, but there are some items that you might want to avoid for reasons beyond nutrition, too.