Kena Shah
Expertise
Food Tips, Food Culture, Chefs
- Kena interviewed Food Network judge Maneet Chauhan and bonded with her over a shared love of Indian street food.
- She loves writing about weird and interesting ingredients like banana blossoms.
- She was once quote tweeted by Michelin-star Chef Vikas Khanna (it's a pinned post on her Instagram).
Experience
Kena's food writing started with a personal essay on Indian food. When she writes about food, her creativity blossoms as it is one of the rare beats where you can involve all five senses just through words. She has written food stories for Refinery29, Paste Magazine, Chatelaine, and Best Health Magazine. She enjoys writing articles that delve into food culture and history, as well as tips and tricks to help elevate everyday cooking tasks.
Education
Kena has a bachelor's in computer engineering.
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Stories By Kena Shah
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Freeze-dried fruit is a remarkably innovative ingredient, but if you want to it to last, you're going to have to be mindful about how you store it.
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Yams are a versatile ingredient prized for their heartiness, and the country that produces the most in the world has found many uses for them.
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Tadka is a flavorful dish that anyone can learn how to make. But when it comes to which fat to use, there are a variety of options. Here's what works best.
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There's a simple way to elevate store-bought salsa. Whether it's pico de gallo or tomatillo-based, some simple briny add-ins will up the flavor.
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If you turn to kale for its nutritional benefits but not because you like its flavor, then you might want to try swapping it for cabbage. Here's why.
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Slow cookers are easy and convenient to use. But to get the most flavor out of your dishes, you'll want to take this money-saving tip on herbs.