Jonathan Kesh
School
The New School, New York University
Expertise
Greek Food, NYC Restaurants, Breweries
- Jonathan wrote his first food article at his college newspaper, where he covered the opening of a now defunct croque monsieur shop in Greenwich Village.
- He joined Static Media in 2023, in addition to Chowhound, he has also written for The Daily Meal, and Foodie.
- He'll try nearly anything that has hummus in it.
Experience
Jonathan is a writer, editor, and teacher from San Jose, California, who currently lives in Queens, New York. He's written about a wide range of offbeat topics across several publications such as The Rumpus, Comic Book Resources, Mashable, Content Magazine, and elsewhere. Jonathan is an editor at the online literary journal LIT Magazine, where he interviews contemporary authors. He's also taught writing classes at middle schools in New York City.
Education
Jonathan has an MFA in creative writing from The New School, and an undergraduate degree in media studies from New York University.
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Stories By Jonathan Kesh
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Dutch ovens are a timeless cooking tool that remain popular in the 21st century. Their name and that long history intrigues a lot of foodies.
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It can be challenging to decipher the distinctions among various beers. When it comes to stout, what's the difference between the milk and oatmeal varieties?
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You may have noticed that tea cups and coffee mugs don't look exactly the same, and it turns out there is a reason for their notable differences.
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You've probably dealt with overly sticky garlic while mincing up whole cloves, but where does the stickiness come from, and how can you avoid it?
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Cooking meals at home, flambé-style looks impressive to guests. But there are safety tips you should keep in mind, and this is one of the most essential.
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Green tea is available in many different varieties. But the perfect brew is not only dependent on the type you use. Temperature plays a part, too.
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The perfect cup of joe takes precision. But how can you be precise before you've had coffee? Your kitchen scale can help achieve the ideal water-coffee ratio.
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You don't have to use all your homemade BBQ sauce in one sitting -- using the proper method, you can freeze and reuse it whenever you need it.
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A lot of times we focus on the type of coffee beans, but for the best homemade cold brew coffee, the water you use to brew it matters more than you think.
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Ever wonder how many cups of coffee you can get out of a standard-sized bag? A little simple math can help you stretch out your grounds for longer.
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While their main ingredients consist of eggs and cream, there are subtle differences between flan and egg pudding. Here's what you should look out for.
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Not every TikTok trend is one you want to replicate at home but the latest is a viral salmon Alfredo lasagna roll that just might be a keeper.
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While fresh fish is great to use in certain recipes at home, the easiest and best salmon loaf is best crafted with the canned version instead.
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Butternut squash is a sizeable fruit, and it's likely you won't need all of it for one meal. If you have any leftovers, these are the best ways to store them.
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If you are craving tangy dill potato chips and want to make them at home, citric acid is going to be your best friend so don't forget it.
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The drinks at McDonald's CosMc's spinoff have more sugar than you think. Former McDonald's corporate chef Mike Haracz took to TikTok to break down the new menu.
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Who knew adding more egg yolks to your scrambled eggs would be a total game changer? We did. Let us convince you to give this breakfast hack a try.
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Though you may want to stick your eggs in the freezer to preserve them, this can result in a goopy yolk. Thankfully, there's a trick to keep your eggs runny.
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Bread bowls are great, but they don't make practical party food. But here's a hack that can turn a baguette into delicious, bite-sized, shareable snacks.
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There's an easy way to take your everyday sandwiches to the next level, and it involves an appliance you might already have in your kitchen.
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Globally, there are many traditions when it comes to ushering in the new year. Eating round fruit on New Year's, for instance, has special meaning.
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Maraschino cherries are the perfect topping for any number of drinks, but you don't need to stick with name-brand liqueurs when making them.
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This simple, inexpensive trick will help you create a guacamole dip so creamy that you'll be piping it out like icing onto your future meals.
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Adding eggnog to your favorite cookie recipe results in a chewy, spicey holiday delight that's sure to impress both kids and adults at your next gathering.
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Unlock the sweet potential of honey in caramelization! Learn how this golden substitute not only speeds up the process but adds unique flavors to dishes.
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If you're a fan of the earthy, crisply baked flavor of potato skins, then you might just see the world differently after trying the sweet potato version.
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Creamy mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, but making them from scratch is time consuming. Fear not! The trusty microwave is here to save the day.