Christina Garcia
School
University Of Texas At Austin
Expertise
Food Trucks, Cappuccinos, Matcha Tea
- Christina loves traveling around Texas trying tacos, paletas, vegetarian food, and more.
- Having recently revived Edible Austin's Cooks At Home feature by interviewing Cuantos Tacos food truck owner Luis "Beto" Robledo, Christina feels that home kitchen experiments are the spice of life.
- Though not an expert on the Mexican food of her mother's country, Christina enjoys eating her way through Austin to find some of the best Mexican food around.
Experience
Christina Garcia is a freelance writer based in Austin, Texas. A regular contributor to The Austin Chronicle music section, she has also written a travel guide book, 2022's "52 Things to Do in Austin and San Antonio" for Moon Travel Guides. After writing about local distilleries, tacos, and paletas for the guide book, she found herself pulled to write even more about food. Her work at The Daily Meal inspires her own kitchen experiments.
Education
Christina earned a bachelor's degree in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Stories By Christina Garcia
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Quelites are the nutritious foundation of Mexican cuisine that should be on your radar. Here is what you need to know about the healthy greens.
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"Shark Tank" led Wine Doctor to a boost in sales, but the company went out of business in 2018. Its co-founder now works in luxury real estate.
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Many American foods have storied histories, and fried catfish certainly falls into this category. Get to know the complex origins behind this classic dish.
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If you've ever had cognac, you understand its distinct flavor. But what kind of alcohol is it? It starts as one thing and ends up as something else entirely.
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Mead is often called “honey wine,” but that's a bit of a misnomer. Here’s all you need to know about this ancient beverage undergoing a resurgence in the U.S.
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At the end of making a good smoothie comes the cleaning of the blender. Luckily, the best way to clean your blender is more simple than you think.
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Have you ever seen rice with a purplish hue and wondered how that color was achieved? Here's how purple rice is made and why it looks like that.
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No one likes letting fresh produce go bad. If you're looking to keep onions fresher longer, the most eccentric way to store them just might be the best.
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If you've ever wondered what passion fruit is and how to eat one, this is what you need to know in order to make the most out of the tropical delight.
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There are numerous factors that go into deciding the market price of seafood. But what exactly is halibut and why in the world is it so expensive?
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Don't want to risk the integrity of your sweet treats and baked goods? These are the vegetables you should never store near your baking chocolate.
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Sorbets and ice creams are fine on their own, but when you want to amp things up, try serving your frosty treats in a lemon rind for an easy upgrade.
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Nobody likes to waste food, but some ingredients are finickier than others. Here's how to store leftover canned coconut milk so it doesn't taste metallic.
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Cheese comes in a truly astonishing array of different shades and tones, and the history behind why some cheese is bright orange is downright fascinating.
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The microwave can be a useful cooking tool, but it can also harm you if you're not careful. Here's why it's a bad idea to microwave spicy peppers.
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Food is intrinsically connected to culture. For instance, there's a complex political history behind the standardization of Thai restaurant menus.
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Although thirsty imbibers will traditionally add them to cocktails and use them to flavor soda water, do bitters actually contain any alcohol?
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While you might enjoy cooking with beer, not all are created equal, and could ruin your dish. Here's one beer you should avoid using in the kitchen.
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There are a number of good and sensible reasons why California olive oil is probably the best bet for savvy grocery shoppers in the United States.
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There are easy ways to cut your food and fancy ways to cut it. Chances are you've heard of the julienne style, but do you know about brunoise?
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The next time you visit Italy, there is a coffee rule you might want to keep in mind. it has nothing to do with cream, milk, or sugar either.
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Yes, it may be triple-washed, but you should still wash your produce. Aside from bugs and dirt, there are some other things you need to wash off your fruit.
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More than ever it seems we run the risk of ingesting some kind of toxin, and shrimp are not exempt. Imported shrimp come with a risk you need to know about.
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Nutella is a decadent spread you're probably familiar with, but it does stem from another spread you might be interested in. Have you heard of gianduia?
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It may sound odd, but pasta water is having a moment. However, it's not completely new. Back in 2020 celebrity chef Nigella Lawson sang its praises.
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Have you ever opened up a box of candy chocolates only to see a variety of textures and colors? Here's how to pick the best one of the litter.
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Bakers need new hacks, whether they want to admit it or not. And if it can guarantee less mess, we want to know about it. Like how to transfer flour.