Haldan Kirsch
School
Duquesne University, Ohio University
Expertise
Sourdough Baking, Italian Food, Mixology
- Haldan has worked in multiple restaurant positions since he was 16 years old. This includes everything from dish washer, expo, line cook, and prep cook.
- He lived in Rome, Italy for 2 and a half years indulging in all of the food, drink, and food culture that he could.
- One of Haldan's proudest career moments came while serving ethically sourced pork products and supporting local Appalachian foodways in Athens, Ohio.
Experience
Since learning to write, Haldan has bounced back and forth between creating memorable experiences and sharing them with an audience through storytelling. Whether that's telling the many delicious stories of students living abroad in Rome, exploring the culture of hunting for your own food, or indulging in Baltimore's many great restaurants, he always brings a sense of humanity and craft that enriches reader's experience. He also works as an editorial news photographer for a variety of Baltimore publications.
Education
Haldan studied broadcast journalism at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. He later studied photography at Ohio University.
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Stories By Haldan Kirsch
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Cheese boards have been around for a while, but something's always been missing. Now, learn about the nutty Costco find that belongs on every cheese board.
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More than 20 tons of Johnsonville sausage has been recalled due to plastic contamination. Here's what to know about the USDA's warning for consumers.
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Rat snacks are taking over TikTok. Not only is this an opportunity for influencers, it's also proof of social media food trends coming full circle.
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The Grimace Birthday Meal features an appropriately purple Grimace milkshake - but some customers claim that certain McDonald's locations are price gouging.
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Nothing says summer like outdoor concerts. To spread the word about a new collaboration, Vita Coco and Captain Morgan are launching a summer concert series.
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A popular brand of vodka is offering a new item to bring out the flavors of a traditionally tasteless liquor. Enter Chopin’s Bartender’s Choice rye vodka.
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If you're a fan of having meatless options at your barbecue, you'll be happy to know that Beyond Meat has overhauled its 'pork' sausage for grilling season.
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Burger King brings on the heat this summer with new Fiery Nuggets, which are made using three types of pepper in a flavorful glaze. Here's what to know.
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Uncover the story behind Cracker Barrel's iconic logo, featuring the beloved "old-timer," and the symbolic significance behind the banded wood barrel.
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One of the best kitchen staples to stock up on at Trader Joe's run has to be its dried pasta, especially it's trofie pasta. This is why so many swear by it.
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Choosing the right pasta for a pasta salad can be difficult. One pasta that easily fits all the criteria, though, is orzo. Here's why you should try it.
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Suffer under the tyranny of wayward citrus juice no longer, and avoid a splashy mess in your kitchen with this one simple citrus juicing hack.
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Delve into the fascinating traditions and distinct flavors of Cincinnati Chili, from its iconic spaghetti pairing to the secret behind its enduring popularity.
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Giada De Laurentiis continues to share her cooking know-how on her Giadzy website and posted about her favorite recipe for a red sauce there.
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Next time you're hankering an Olive Garden salad, you can simply head to the grocery store to pick up some of the restaurant's main ingredients.
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You probably don't know that this enormous company originally created the Italian American eatery that gives us all those unlimited breadsticks.
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Food items are removed from store shelves all the time, but not every product makes a triumphant return like the discontinued cereal straws from Kellogg's.
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Fans of Coca-Cola and "League of Legends" should know the two have partnered up to release a limited-edition soda flavor that aims to be your new gaming fuel.
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A classic and beloved breakfast cereal brand is getting an upgrade. This summer, Monsters Cereals will introduce a new mascot to shake things up.
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The word "dinner" has always been used to refer to the main meal of the day, but what time that meal took place used to be completely different.
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One of the most quintessentially Olive Garden dishes has got to be the fettuccine Alfredo. What makes it great is its use of this ingredient.
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A classic marinara should actually be a simple, bright, and tomato-forward sauce with a few notes of garlic or basil added at the last moment.
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A salad should be greater than the sum of its parts, and your wine should complement that balance. Here's what to consider when pairing wine with a Caesar.
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As the true king of dad jokes, Laffy Taffy is honoring that legacy by celebrating Father's Day and giving away its new candy. Here's how you can score big.
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There are a few debated touchpoints regarding Caesar salads, including the salad's origin. Did you know there's also a debate about one of its ingredients?
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There's no question that beef jerky is one of the best snacks around, but do you love beef jerky enough to vacation at Jack Links' new meat retreat?
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Portobello mushrooms are amazingly versatile as edible mushrooms go. Incredibly, they also make an unexpectedly delicious substitute for burger buns.