Heather Newman
School
SUNY Empire State College
Expertise
Vegetarian Cooking, NYC Dining, Food Tech
- Heather's currently working on trying every tapas bar in NYC.
- She authored the memoir of a popular California chef.
- She has a goal of cooking every recipe in "Kajitsu," the highly celebrated Zen Buddhist vegan cookbook released by the NYC restaurant of the same name.
Experience
Heather's first published work was a short book exploring the cultural impact of food through the lens of a potluck dinner. Schoolhouse Press published it when she was six years old, and the only copy was then eaten by a dog. She went on to start a food blog in the early aughts that celebrated cooking and eating in New York. She's written for Bustle and Wide Open Media, among others. These days, she writes about food for the internet and is trying to chase down the perfect tamale.
Education
Heather attended SUNY Empire State College and pursued a degree in creative writing and gender in a cross-cultural perspective.
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Stories By Heather Newman
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Love tres leches cake but don't always want something so sweet (and sometimes mushy)? Try this tip and switch it up with cornbread for a balanced desert.
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Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel may go well on everything, but it really shines when used on onion rings.
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If you're someone who often indulges in taco night, it's nice to mix in new flavors. Try this tip for Mexican street corn salad, it's the perfect addition.
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Trader Joe's Garlicky Pasta is new in the freezer section and its versatility lends itself to being the perfect base for creative noodle dishes.
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It's summertime, so now fans can get jazzed up about the new menu items at Dunkin' -- including some returning favorites and even the roll out of new wraps.
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After forming pasta, it's time to roll, cut, cook, and eat it, right? Wrong -- not letting dough rest is a culinary disaster waiting to happen.
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Trader Joe's giant olives are stuffed with garlic and jalapeño. The well-balanced flavors are perfect for your next charcuterie board.
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If you're whipping up your own homemade fermented hot sauce, what you store it inside of is just as important as the condiment itself. Here's what we recommend.
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Sometimes, store-bought is fine. In fact, there's a cast iron hack for turning any frozen pizza into a deep-dish delight that transports you right to Chicago.
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Just in time for summer's warmer weather, 7-Eleven's Slurpee cups are getting a major makeover and the new look is quite a departure from the original.
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America is full of a wide array of compelling regional desserts. Take the Atomic Cake, for instance, which is the South Side of Chicago's sweet treat.
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Trader Joe's zhoug sauce is not for the faint-hearted. However, it is a simple way to elevate meals by adding a bold touch that leaves you wanting more.
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This cheaper option not only tastes just as good as King's Hawaiian, but they do so at a fraction of the price. Stock up on Aldi's version of the sweet rolls.
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For the first time since the brand teamed up with Jack Daniels whiskey, TGI Fridays is changing things up with a new mix-and-match Grilled & Sauced menu.
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Aldi offers an extensive list of ready-to-make meals that loyalists love. Plenty of shoppers enjoy this gyro kit for its personalization options.
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If fried pasta sounds like a dessert worth trying, it's an easy, decadent treat to add to your repertoire and impress your dinner guests with.
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If gleaming, golden pasta noodles sound good to you, then it's time to familiarize yourself with the fancy ingredient you need to make them at home.
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Kitchen twine can make or break a roast chicken, but don't worry if you run out of it. When that happens, all you need is this dental floss hack.
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Sacha sauce brings a lot to the table -- it's easy to work with, has robust savory notes, and packs a wallop of umami.
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In case you felt like your cinnamon-flavored booze could use a bit more refinement, Fireball is launching a fancy barrel-aged whiskey for Father's Day.
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Would you eat fermented dairy from your favorite dessert maker? That's what Häagen-Dazs wants to know as it releases a new yogurt line called Cultured Crème.
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The oil will set you back around $75 but nets you three liters of liquid gold. There may be a bit of sticker shock, but this oil is worth the investment.
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In the Grimace-themed meal, customers will be able to choose between a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, paired with fries and a bright purple shake.
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a good charcuterie board doesn't have to feature expensive meat and cheese from a specialty shop. In fact, Aldi has a great option for your next board.
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As seasonal fast food offerings go, this is one of the fruitiest. It's official: Wendy's fan-favorite strawberry salad is back for summertime.
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All customers have to do to receive the discount is order the pizza using one of the company's online ordering channels, such as its mobile app.
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There's nothing wrong with using ground beef, but birria presents an opportunity for something that's a little more decadent and a lot more flavorful.