Heidi Chaya
Location
Virginia, United States
School
Georgian Court University, Brookdale Community College
Expertise
Food, Cooking, Nature
- Heidi is a freelancer writer and content creator specializing in food journalism
- She's worked as a web writer, SEO copywriter, social media manager, and on podcast teams.
- Heidi has been published by 4P Foods, Harvesting Nature, Back Pocket Provisions, Deluxe Corporation, Lodging Interactive, New Jersey Isn't Boring, Georgian Court University, and has forthcoming articles in Turkey Hunter Magazine
Experience
Heidi has been writing professionally since college and got her start reporting on local food and campus events. Since then, she's written extensively for the food and beverage, hospitality, and agritourism industries, with clients including social enterprises and B Corporations in sustainable food and regenerative agriculture. Heidi also has a food service background and was a farmhand for over two years. An avid home cook, she recently joined a farm-to-table event production crew to stay connected with farmers, chefs, and other dedicated foodies. She also enjoys writing about hunting and fishing and tutoring in essays and standardized test preparation.
Education
Heidi holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Georgian Court University and an Associate's in Liberal Arts from Brookdale Community College.
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Stories By Heidi Chaya
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If you're hesitant to cook with cabbage, there's an easy way to make it taste restaurant-worthy. Apple cider vinegar takes cabbage to the next level.
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Pork floss may be the ingredient your life is missing. But what is this light, airy, tasty, and strange-looking meat? It's a recipe addition you need to try.
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By changing the flavor of your vinaigrette, you can effectively make different versions for every season. Here are some ideas to elevate your salad game.
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Oyster mushrooms can be a welcoming, friendly-looking next step for the eater who's accustomed to white buttons or perhaps baby bellas.
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When you're preparing your sweet potatoes, you might notice beads of an unappealing white liquid. Here's what it is and what you can do about it.
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You might encounter areas of red or pink on the otherwise green lettuce, usually near the roots and ribs. Here's what that coloring really is.
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When Martha Stewart talks kitchen, we listen. And that goes for her previous faux pas, too, like the time she dumped cooking grease in an unusual spot.
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The correct kind of twine can be an incredibly practical addition to your culinary arsenal. You can hang meats, dry herbs, or truss some delicious poultry.
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People who are told something specific is an acquired taste may brush it off as nonsense. But is there actually a science behind learning to like certain foods?
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Gordon Ramsey told Stephen Colbert how he could improve on regional favorite, shrimp and grits, and kick up their presentation.
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Cooking a burger patty on the grill isn't the same as making one on a pan inside. Here's why lean meat is a better option for indoor burger-making.
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The wider variety of cheeses you take home, the more you'll need to invest in specialized blades dedicated to the surprisingly complex task of serving cheese.
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Once you move a perfectly cooked steak from the grill to a cutting board, don't let that flavorful liquid go to waste. Instead, try making board sauce.
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Who doesn’t crave a little nostalgia from time to time? If you’re a fan of the quirky ‘90s, you can still appreciate this spicy little number.
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Pumpkin seeds are delicious and nutritious, but the shells can be hard to digest. Here's why pepitas are a solid substitute.
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Burrell uses a paring knife to separate the string from the shell and carefully peels it off from one end of the pea all the way down.
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Purple bell peppers? Yep, they're a thing. Here's why dragonfly peppers are taking the food world by storm and how you can incorporate them into your recipes.
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Rosemary is an underrated addition to cocktails, mocktails, iced tea, and more. Simply add a sprig or two to a glass of water, and you'll be sipping in style.
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Tomato sauce is a staple in a cook's recipe box, but there are tons of ways to make a sauce. Using tomato leaves may be an addition worth looking into.
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If you love lamb, you may not think about where it comes from or how it's raised. But you need to know a few things before grilling your next lamb chop.
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Thinly breaded meat cooked in oil is a fan favorite across the world. The flour-and-egg recipe to make a perfectly cooked cutlet is tried and true, or is it?
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Have you ever wondered why restaurant meat dishes are so tasty? It could be how they store the meat, Air drying is one of those ways and you can try it at home.
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You may love bacon and pork chops, but there's one part of the pig you might want to consider. It's a bit unconventional, but makes a tasty dish.
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Costco members have their eye on the warehouse chain's Valentine's Day-themed foods, including heart-shaped ravioli and colorful French macarons.
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How much do you know about the history of SPAM? You may see it in a number of very old recipes, but did you know it's linked to the American military?
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Cherry pits are the worst, but there's a simple way to remove them. All you need is a bottle and a single chopstick. Start living the no-pit life.
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Andrew Zimmern is a chef of worldly cuisine, but when it comes to American meatloaf, he sticks to hos grandmother's recipe. And bonus, it has bacon.