Cheryl Kochenderfer
Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
School
San Francisco State University
Expertise
International Cuisine, Nutrition, Mixology
- Cheryl is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association.
- As an avid traveler, she's attended many food and wine festivals and taken multiple cooking classes internationally.
- She is passionate about digestive health and understands how to create lifestyle and dietary habits to help you feel your best.
Experience
Cheryl has spent most of her life abroad and loves sampling new cuisines. She previously worked in several San Francisco restaurants and as a nutrition coach before realizing she preferred to be behind-the-scenes writing. She's created nutrition courses, written and edited for travel and wellness sites, and assisted in creating restaurant guides and cookbooks. She has a diverse palate and enjoys everything food-related, from getting creative in the kitchen to finding the best hidden restaurants.
Education
Cheryl has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a California Teaching Credential from San Francisco State University. She has certifications in nutritional therapy and English language instruction.
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Stories By Cheryl Kochenderfer
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A kid-friendly kitchen is both inviting and safe for your children, no matter their age. Here are six ways to reorganize your kitchen that can help.
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It may seem tough to find a fast food location that serves gluten-free meals for breakfast, but these six can satisfy your gluten-free needs.
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No one's kitchen is perfect. And since renovating isn't always an option, here's how to best work with what you have, even those super tall shelves.
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To jumpstart your day, starting with nutrients that will fuel you is the way to go. When it comes down to it, are eggs or oatmeal the more nutritious breakfast?
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If the difference between unprocessed and processed red meats seems a little unclear to you, you're not alone. It goes far beyond deli meats.
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When enjoying a night out with friends, don't splurge if you don't have to. Mixologists told us these are drinks you should never order with top-shelf liquor.
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Ground poultry is a great choice for an inexpensive lean protein source, but when deciding between turkey and chicken, which is cheaper?
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Olives aren't for everyone, but dirty martinis can be. Swap out the olive brine for one of these tasty options and you just might find your new favorite drink.
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If you're an egg fan or an avid baker, you likely have noticed the ups and downs in recent years for the price of eggs. We've rounded up easy ways to save.
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If you often find your dishes aren't as clean as they could be when unloading the dishwasher, or there are broken items, you might want to take notes.
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Sweetened condensed milk has a thick and creamy texture, which raises red flags for those who know gluten is often used as a thickener. Is it gluten-free?
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Chick-fil-A sells a fish sandwich. You might not know that, since it's a seasonal product only. But why isn't this pescatarian option available year-round?
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We've all gone on a Target shopping spree only to be met with buyer's remorse once we're home. Thankfully, the retailer has a very lenient return policy.
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The Negroni is one of the "it" cocktails of modern times. But we actually have an even older three-ingredient cocktail to thank for that. Here's the history.
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Wondering if McDonald's fries are vegan? Discover the ingredients to find out if they fit into a plant-based diet, as well as vegan-friendly menu items.
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Discover whether McDonald's fries are made fresh or arrive frozen. Learn how they're prepared, from sourcing potatoes to their iconic golden crunch.
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Love reheated pizza but hate when the cheese melts off? This fool-proof trick keeps everything perfectly cheesy and only adds seconds to the process.
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Have you heard of Wendy's Biggie Bag, but you aren't sure what it is? Discover what this fan-favorite meal is all about and how to customize it.
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With two main ingredients being potatoes and oil, french fries generally seem like a solid gluten-free option. But, do Wendy's fries pass the test?
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Not all of Brekki's flavors stack up when it comes to these convenient cups of breakfast oats. There was one we definitely wouldn't buy again.
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It's hardly a challenge to find fast food inside U.S. airports, but two chains are tied with 35 locations each. Can you correctly guess which ones?
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Wendy's cheese sauce is made with some obvious ingredients. However, there's one we definitely weren't expecting to find in this warm, gooey topping.
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Have you been experimenting at your home bar with tequila cocktails and coming up short in the flavor department? We asked an expert what to avoid.
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Missing that wow factor in your homemade cocktails? Discover how umami flavors can transform your drinks with tips from an experimental bartender.
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Losing your favorite veggies to the flames can ruin a perfectly good barbecue. Next time, try these expert tips to stop your veggies from falling through.
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Eggnog season lasts but a few weeks each year, so you don't want to be wasting your time with a subpar nog. Here's one nog to leave on the shelf.
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Ever tried grilling leafy greens? What about cruciferous veggies? A grill master and private chef told us the best and worst veggies to try grilling.