Cynthia Anaya
School
Purdue University Northwest
Expertise
Nutrition, Food As Medicine, Breakfast Foods
- Cynthia has been researching the connection between food and the body for many years and has applied her findings to her personal life and her writing.
- Breakfast foods are Cynthia's favorite to make and eat. She's experimented with various ingredient combinations and cooking techniques for the perfect eggs, wraps, French toast, waffles, and pancakes.
- When it comes to writing, Cynthia hopes her words appeal to her readers by educating them about food, inspiring them to make wiser food decisions, and encouraging them to have more fun with their food.
Experience
Cynthia joined the Static Media team as a Mashed news writer in June 2022 with more than 10 years of professional writing experience. She has written on a wide range of topics since 2012, including food and restaurant news, history, and facts; veterinary medicine and pets; dentistry; physical and mental health; fitness; higher education; substance abuse; beauty; and lifestyle. Before her writing career kicked off, Cynthia worked for a semester as a high school English teacher in 2011. Her experience there confirmed what she always knew; her true passion was writing. She landed her first writing job at a marketing agency the following year and has been writing professionally ever since.
Education
Cynthia earned a Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, Indiana. She also received a secondary teaching license for English/language arts from the same university four years later.
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Stories By Cynthia Anaya
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Target may not be your go-to grocer, but you should consider buying fresh soups from the store. They carry Panera soups, as well as others that you may like.
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School lunches have come with milk for years but have you ever wondered why? There is a history behind this lunch drink and we have the scoop.
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Can you imagine a world without the perennially popular Twinkie? Without another famous dessert, the strawberry shortcake, they probably wouldn't exist.
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You might know Denny's as the home of the Grand Slam breakfast, or love their selection of pancakes -- but what if a particular location isn't open 24/7?
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If you have a love for Mexican food, you may notice there are many dishes with only one differing ingredient. Do you know the difference?
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There's nothing better than a juicy, crispy piece of fried chicken. But did you know there's a way to reheat chicken while maintaining that crunch?
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Have you ever carved a pumpkin and just thrown out the scraps? Well, you can reduce waste and reuse pumpkin scraps for something delicious. Here's how.
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A regional supercenter you might not know of if you're not from the Midwest, Meijer nonetheless deserves recognition for its intriguing role in retail history.
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Chef Gordon Ramsay has shared several of his favorite donut recipes. But with his chocolate ganache donuts, he adds a secret ingredient that may surprise you.
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Have you ever craved a fluffy pancake breakfast late in the afternoon? How about a homestyle omelet? If you're somewhere near a Bob Evans, you might be in luck.
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Before the drive-thru, there was the drive-in restaurant. Restaurants like Sonic still feature the drive-in traditions, but where and when did it begin?
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You know the ring of its bell, and you'd recognize its logo anywhere. It's quick, delicious, and easy. But do you know the reasons why Taco Bell is so cheap?
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With fast-food prices on the rise, it's hard to imagine them costing so little. But how much did Burger King's Whopper cost when it was introduced?
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Publix grocery stores have a loyal fanbase, but even the most devoted customers might not know of the lavish movie theater chain that inspired the store's name.
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Macaroni and cheese is a perfect addition to any barbecue, great as a standalone entrée, or the best midnight snack. But do you know who actually made it first?
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For nearly 100 years, milk was delivered in glass bottles. Now, it's sold in plastic and aseptic containers. But did you know Canada sells milk in plastic bags?
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When you think about Sonic, you may think about their cheeseburgers and carhops. You may not be thinking about root beer, but without it, Sonic might not exist.
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Have you ever wondered why juice boxes don't need to be refrigerated? We have the details.
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There are a few ways to cook a burger, but can you really air fry one? And would the burger even be any good?
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How do you pick the perfect peach? By smell? By firmness? It turns out there are several easy ways to pick the best fruit every single time.
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Most people love bananas but it can be hard to eat the bunch before they over-ripen. Here's an easy hack to keep your bananas fresher longer.
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Everyone loves pizza, and many enjoy leftover pizza, too. But how long does that leftover pizza slice stay fresh for?
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Many fruits have varieties that slightly differ in flavor, and plenty of varieties taste similar. Do yellow watermelons taste the same as red watermelons?
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You can upgrade your turkey meatballs in a way that makes them healthier, or you can upgrade them in a way that makes them tastier.
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Nachos are a great and versatile snack that can be packed with many ingredients. But what type of cheese is the best cheese to top them with?
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Sometimes there are little brown spots in your eggs. What are they and are they safe to eat?
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Vegans who want to enjoy a Peeps marshmallow treat might wonder if there are any animal products in the candy or if all the ingredients suit their diet.