Elisha Baba
Expertise
Healthy Recipes, Meal Prepping, Cooking And Baking
- Elisha has owned Joe's Deli, a small, fast-casual, local favorite restaurant, with her husband since 2007.
- She grew up appreciating the ethnic culinary diversity of eateries in and around New Orleans and even got the opportunity to dine at the highly acclaimed Emeril Lagasse's Emeril's restaurant while he was the head chef.
- Her presentation, "The Prophetic Warning of Technological Domination in Speculative Literature," was accepted into the May 2019 Escape Velocity Conference in Washington D.C.
Experience
Since 2012, Elisha has worked in digital publishing as a professional writer and editor for many high-traffic websites. It was during graduate school, and while living the life of a work-from-home mom of four, that she began to focus her expertise on home design, food, and lifestyle content. Some of the sites she has worked on over the years include House Digest, Homedit, Life Family Fun, Lemons for Lulu, Nutrition in the Kitchen, and New York Gal. She joined Static Media in 2022 and is currently a features writer for Daily Meal.
Education
Elisha has a bachelor's in English and a master's degree in English Literature from Mercy College at Dobbs Ferry.
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Stories By Elisha Baba
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If you love cherry tomatoes, you've probably already figured out that some brands are better than others. But which ones are the best of the bunch?
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If you're into oatmeal, you'll appreciate this article. We've outlined several oatmeal brands that you might want to steer clear from for various reasons.
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Emeril Lagasse's simple tips, from special seasonings to unique stuffings, can help add originality to your cooking and take your meals up a notch.
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You may have heard of yuzu on cooking shows, but what else is there to learn about this citrus fruit? Here's everything you need to know about yuzu.
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Whether you eat ginger snaps seasonally or regularly, you deserve the best. So, check out our list of ginger snap cookie brands ranked from worst to best.
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Pasta carbonara is a classic and delicious dish. However, there are some key mistakes that can really ruin your carbonara so it's important to avoid them.
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Cake mixes are great for novice bakers or time-sensitive scenarios, but not all mixes are created equal -- they can vary a lot in texture, moisture, and taste.
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Plastic wrap has countless uses in the kitchen, but you might want to be careful, especially if you're using it to store any of these food items.
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Canned salmon doesn't always have to be the same. There are many options to making a meal using canned salmon. You are really only limited by your imagination.
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Not every Mexican restaurant has authentic food. Here, we help you determine which places to avoid before ordering something you'll regret.
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A perfectly crafted margarita is a great cocktail in any season, and mixes help lessen the load. With so many available, here's a guide on which stand out.
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The freezer is a great way to preserve and store food. There are several different myths surrounding defrosting food that should be debunked for safe thawing.
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Fried chicken is a delectable treat that's easy to whip up. There are some condiments and ingredients that will enhance the taste and texture of your chicken.
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Bacon is a versatile and delicious ingredient. There are several ingredients that can be used to spruce up bacon, such as coffee, red wine, and even garlic.
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There's nothing as versatile as leftover chicken, even when it's fried. We're sharing 14 creative, tasty, and time-saving ways to use leftover fried chicken.
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Chicken is at its best when it's juicy and crispy. Here are some of our favorite secret ingredients that will help you achieve that crispy golden brown chicken.
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Cloves are a delicious spice, and they look great studding an Easter ham, but they can also cause health concerns like choking and oral numbing.
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Sometimes when you're making sauce it comes out too thin. Here are some ways to fix that.
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Sriracha is the spicy sauce we've come to love, and there are plenty of surprising ways to use the condiment around your kitchen — no matter what you're making.
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Follow these handy tips to make perfect pork chops every time.
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Pulled pork is amazing. But did you know there's tons of dishes you can make with leftover pulled pork? Here's all the sumptuous details.
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Did you make a ton of pumpkin-flavored items for the holidays that left you with extra pumpkin? We have a bunch of recipes to use up your leftover pumpkin.
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There are a few reasons you might end up with watery and thin chili. But whatever the problem is, there are loads of easy ways to rescue the situation.
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From dips to bread to chili, we've got a whole bunch of dishes you can make with shredded chicken.
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Everyone has their favorite way of cooking roasted potatoes, but sometimes it's good to mix things up a bit. Here are some great ideas to try out next time.