Lauren Farkas
School
Washington University In St. Louis
Expertise
Vegan Living, Sustainability, Food Trends
- In college, she started her university's first vegan food account on Instagram, making posts to guide other students through vegan-friendly hacks and options on campus and in the surrounding city.
- She has honed her love for writing and food trends as a content writer for Spoon University throughout her undergraduate career.
- She aims to inspire others to make more sustainable food choices through her writing.
Experience
Lauren has always been a self-proclaimed foodie, but since adopting a vegan lifestyle in 2018 for environmental and ethical purposes, that part of her identity has grown even stronger. She has spent the last four years researching restaurants, products, recipes, and nutrition tips to make her diet less stressful, more flavorful, and, most importantly, more sustainable. Lauren has simultaneously implemented her love for writing and content creation to make everything she has learned accessible (and appealing) to the masses. She also joined the campus chapter of Spoon University to create longer-form articles focusing on similar topics. Her contemporary writing style reflects her perspective as a member of Gen Z and an avid consumer of modern media.
Education
In college, Lauren double-majored in global studies and educational studies. With a multidisciplinary course of study under her belt, she has experience writing about a broad scope of topics and adapting her work to suit a general audience.
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Stories By Lauren Farkas
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The tiny espresso has a long history of Italian inventors who labored away to find the most efficient way of producing a delicious cup of coffee.
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These two-ingredient donut holes use only fruit and flour to replicate your favorite store-bought treats, and can be made in a snap with an air fryer.
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Chickpeas and garbanzo beans can be used interchangeably. But when it comes to dried and canned there's a significant difference. Here's what to be aware of.
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Although decaf coffee certainly contains way less caffeine than a normal cup of coffee, there's still caffeine in that decaffeinated cup.
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Oats are a perfectly neutral flavor base that you can zest up with hot sauce and other seasonings to make it the ultimate savory and spicy meal.
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Walmart has great deals, but you can stretch your dollar even further at Sam's Club. Luckily for Walmart gift card holders, Sam's Club accepts these cards too.
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If you ever need an overripe banana in a pinch, you can turn to some heat-based methods, like popping it into a microwave, oven, or even an air fryer.
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An onion's powerful flavoring properties and fragrant smell, can make it a bit tricky to determine whether they classify as herbs or vegetables.
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Tuscan bread is a type of ancient bread from Italy that has several unique characteristics, making it an ideal choice to pair with specific dishes.
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Apple fries are a delicious way to eat the ubiquitous orchard fruit, but for the dessert dish to truly sing, you'll want to use the tartest apples.
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Composting is an easy thing to do and it can really help out the environment. But can your week-old pasta be composted? Let's find out.
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Cooking jackfruit in a slow-cooker can yield a delicious alternative to meat, providing an uncannily similar texture and similar flavors, if seasoned correctly.
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With the ever-growing rates of allergies in the U.S., consumers may be concerned whether or not Chick-fil-A uses peanut oil to fry its food.
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There are many different creamers to choose from to add to a morning cup of joe. But corn milk might be the addition to your coffee you didn't know you needed.
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Why are some wine bottles different colors than others? Well, there's big reasons why your wine bottles are the colors they are. Here's why.
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Though you can toast raw walnuts in a variety of ways, one winning method allows you to cook many at a time and achieve an even, golden-brown finish.
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Toasting your bread bowl in an oven or toaster oven is an easy preventative measure that will save your meal from becoming a soggy mishmash of soup and bread.
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A former McDonald's corporate chef weighs in on why you can no longer easily mix beverages at the fast food chain, a loved tradition for many customers.
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The beloved zucchini noodle is a tasty low-carb alternative to traditional pasta. But if you aren't careful, your zoodles can get soggy. Here's how to avoid it.
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When considering your peanut butter options at the supermarket, you may have wondered whether the generic and brand name are the same. Here's what to know.
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When it comes to brownies, there are seemingly endless modifications and ingredient options. Find out if canola oil or olive oil is best for your recipe.
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The ingredients listed on a pack of Gushers would suggest that it's a safe snack for vegans. But on closer inspection, can they be eaten guilt-free?
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Marshalls, the fashion haven, surprises with gourmet groceries. Find your way to the culinary aisle to catch unique finds at unbeatable prices.
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Gluten-free diners who carry a coveted Never-Ending Pasta Pass probably want to know if this offer covers the chain's gluten-free offerings. Let's find out.
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You may enjoy sour candy, but do you have what it takes to survive the Black Death? Find out more about this mega sour candy and decide for yourself.
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If you're a Dunkin' fan and ever find yourself in Iceland, you'll be sad to hear that the brand pulled all its locations from the region. Here's why.
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We're often told that large flake salts, like rock salt and sea salt, provide the best flavor. But the science suggests that bigger isn't always better.