Giulia Thompson
Location
Gauteng, South Africa
Expertise
Culinary Trends, Cooking Hacks, Food News
- For five years, Giulia wrote articles in the vegan food and sustainability niches, boosting her creativity in the kitchen.
- Giulia loves baking and is trying to learn the 300+ dessert recipes on Jamie Oliver's websites.
- She's obsessed with watching MasterChef Australia (and sometimes daydreams that she's a contestant on the show while baking up a storm in her kitchen).
Experience
Giulia has been working as a writer for print and online media for 20 years, during which time she's written on various topics for websites, marketing agencies, and magazines. Writing about food remains one of her biggest passions. During her career, she's also gained editing experience.
Education
Giulia has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications and an English Honors Degree. In 2016, she completed the Curtis Brown Creative Online Novel-Writing Course, which sharpened her writing and creativity skills.
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Stories By Giulia Thompson
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While many vinegars will do just fine in a pasta salad, there's one that adds just a bit more tang and flavor than the rest. Here's how you should use it.
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While it's always a sad sight when your cake crumbles, it's not always the end of the world. You can use frosting to help glue your cake back together.
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While it might be taboo to overcook your pasta for a nice spaghetti bolognese, if you're whipping up a cold pasta salad, overcooking is the way to go.
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If you're whipping up a recipe that calls for heavy cream and can't find any in your fridge, there's a simple swap you can make that will taste just as yummy.
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Care to take your peanut butter for a spin? That's what one TikTok user did to magically bring his remaining peanut butter to the top of the jar.
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This simple duo provides a non-toxic, mess-free way to spruce up your kitchen -- and leave it smelling fresh in the process.
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The short answer is no. The long answer has to do with the ingredients in white chocolate and its melting point. Read all about the best ways to melt it.
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One TikToker introduced a genius Costco hack that combines their rotisserie chicken with pizza, resulting in one tasty dish. Here's how to replicate it.
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If you're in search of the perfect use for frozen carrots, look no further than your daily smoothie. Not only do they add nutrients, but also sweetness.
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Not your typical sweet cake, this French cake salé instead incorporates savory elements for a versatile treat. Here's everything you need to know.
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Citrons are often mistaken for lemons, but don't have all of the same qualities as the more well-known fruit. Instead, here's how they are best used.
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It might be a relatively easy and mess-free way to dispose of used eggshells, but storing those remnants in with your unused eggs is not safe nor healthy.
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Cut your bake time significantly by using instant pudding in those beloved pudding poke cakes of yours. This versatile ingredient works wonders.
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Running out of baking powder is no problem thanks to this simple swap that uses yogurt and baking soda to get those cakes rising in no time.
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Can't decide between whipping up some burgers or pizza? Now you can make both with Aldi's Spicy Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza with BBQ Sauce.
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While some fruits benefit from being stored in the fridge, peaches aren't one of them. Instead, keep them on your kitchen counter until they are ripe.
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If you want to elevate your omelet game, try making the unique and fluffy soufflé omelet. It's not as difficult as you think and its airy texture is stunning.
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Swap that room temperature butter for melted butter and thank us later. This simple swap ensures you get the perfect cookie every time.
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Is your store-bought pie crust lacking flavor? Simply add some of your favorite cookie crumbs to the dough to take that pie to the next level. Here's how.
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Keeping your mango fresh is paramount. Try storing it in the fridge to avoid the dreaded mango slime and enjoy a chill tropical treat all year long.