Emily Kammerlohr
School
Mount Holyoke College
Expertise
Food History, Restaurant Origin Stories, Bubble Tea
- Emily worked as a production assistant for an in-house catering service, creating menus and tweaking recipes to serve Houston's elite.
- Her love of food and drink history comes from taking an introductory sommelier course while living in Rome.
- She has tried every single flavor at her local bubble tea shop. The owners are tired of seeing her.
Experience
Emily's love of food history started as an undergraduate. Her course of study taught her all the ways that food preparation and consumption has changed since the ancient world ... and how things haven't really changed at all. She has worked as a professional writer since her 2015 graduation, founding the popular travel blog "She'a Trip" to explore the intersection of eating and exploration. Emily joined Static Media in 2021.
Education
Emily has a bachelor's degree in English and classics from Mount Holyoke College. Her liberal arts education enables her to research deeply and write about a variety of topics.
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Stories By Emily Kammerlohr
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From unique flavors to fun colors, why must these candies only be offered for a limited time each year? If it was up to us, they’d be available year-round.
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You can always count on LongHorn Steakhouse for a tasty, affordable steak, in whatever cut you prefer. But what makes this steak chain so dependable?
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There's more than just a price difference when it comes to the Renegade Sirloin and Porterhouse at LongHorn. We tasted both and are giving you the lowdown.
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We asked chefs about restaurant dishes you should reconsider ordering. These menu items can cause trouble for restaurant staff and give you a substandard meal.
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Dunkin' premiered two new additions to its fall menu, the Dunkalatte and the Almond Spice Coffee, and I was lucky enough to try them on launch day.
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Here's the deets on Taco Bell's Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa. And if the cheese fuses with the cardboard, uh, you didn't hear it from us.
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Air fryers are amazing, but you might have some questions about them. Our expert is prepared with all the answers you need to the most common queries.
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TaB was one of the first diet sodas on the market, and remained a popular Coca-Cola product for decades. So what led to its eventual discontinuation?
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Despite being beloved for their tasty coffee, Starbucks has its fair share of unsafe, faulty products that have caused lacerations, burns, and even choking!
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Mountain Dew comes in a wide enough variety of flavors that you might be spoiled for choice. We taste-tested all the ones we could find, to see which are best.
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It's easy to be confused by the variety of different knives available to buy for your kitchen. Here are the ones the experts recommend having on hand.
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Originally from Korea, mukbangs are now a popular kind of internet video on places like TikTok and YouTube. Here's everything to know about what they are.
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From tips for customizing your dishes to food safety information, Olive Garden employees have an abundance of secrets to share about this popular chain.
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Taco Bell has an expansive menu, but should you order a chalupa or a quesadilla? Never fear! Here's our ranking of all their menu items, from worst to best.
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Just as with any popular food, there are plenty of misconceptions about french fries, but we're here to set the record straight once and for all.
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From juicy grapes to crisp carrots, these fruits and veggies are delicious -- but hundreds of years ago, they boasted totally different tastes.
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Panda Express is a great place for fast and easy Chinese cuisine, so we tried every item on their menu and ranked each dish according to which we liked best.
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You might avoid canned beans if you believe all the stories you've heard about them. Here's the truth about 14 of these false facts you may have heard.
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No fast food meal is complete without fries, but every chain has its own prices and portion sizes. Here's which ones give you the most fries for the price.
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Why do Aldi cashiers sit down while ringing you up? How do they go so fast? What are the perks of the job? We found the answers to these questions and more.
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The once-booming dessert trend, marked by the success of chains like Pinkberry, has dwindled over the years. Here are 7 frozen yogurt shops that disappeared.
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When visiting the Costco butcher, how do you know you're getting the best meat you can buy at the best price? Here's how to make your shopping trip count.
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McDonald's is no stranger to being sued, often facing multi-million dollar lawsuits. So, here are the cases that actually cost the burger giant millions.
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Cracker Barrel might be known for Southern cooking and decor, but it has had its fair share of scandals through the years. Here are some of the most surprising.
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McDonald's ice cream machine may not always be working in the US, but in other countries, there's plenty of other treats available to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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You may order from Starbucks all the time, but what is it really like to work there? Here’s what Starbucks employees have to say about working for the chain.
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Regular Fritos could conceivably remain on the market forever. Meanwhile, fans of the limited-edition flavors can't always find evidence that they existed.