Lorien Crow
Location
North Carolina, USA
School
Western Connecticut State University, Columbia University
Expertise
Amateur Home Baking, Cooking Shows & Cookbooks, Restaurant Reviews
- Lorien has been a self-proclaimed "foodie" and amateur home baker for the last two decades.
- She has never missed an episode of Top Chef or the Great British Baking Show, and is currently obsessed with everything about The Lost Kitchen.
- Collecting cookbooks, especially vintage ones, is a favorite pastime, as is updating the recipes found therein. She is currently working to master her Texas grandmother's biscuit recipe.
Experience
Lorien previously wrote restaurant reviews for travel site One New England, where she also chronicled her journey as a novice on the Connecticut Wine Trail. A former local editor for Patch and book reviewer at Publishers Weekly, she's currently exploring all the wonderful foodie destinations that Asheville, NC has to offer.
Education
Lorien earned her BA in English Lit, with an Anthropology minor from Western Connecticut State University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then earned her MFA in Fiction Writing from Columbia University in New York.
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Stories By Lorien Crow
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Grilled bacon can be a game-changer, but there are a few key tips to in mind. When shopping for a cookout, be sure to choose thick- or extra thick-cut bacon.
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Lion's Mane looks different from other mushrooms, but there's no need to shy away from it. In fact, it's so easy to prep that it doesn't even need to be rinsed.
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In India, saying "chai tea" is redundant, as it essentially amounts to saying "tea tea" (chai means "tea" in Hindi). So "chai tea" is technically incorrect.
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Legend has it that long ago, when most meals were still cooked on campfires, scraps were given to hungry dogs to quiet their whining and begging.
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Both are made from pork, salt, and water and are dry-aged to achieve richer flavors and a more delicate texture. But that's where the similarities end.
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Honeycomb has a delicate, wafer-like texture, and it's completely safe to eat. It also comes packed with good-for-you antioxidants and amino acids.
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While early seasons of the show featured home cooks, personal chefs, and caterers, contestants these days are often James Beard award nominees.
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The last thing any serious bourbon lover wants to do is water down their drink. So, what's the best way to cool the drink without diluting the flavors?
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Partanna olive oil, so named after the town in southwest Sicily, is an artisan olive oil producer growing highly praised Nocellara del Belice olives.
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There's one simple ingredient you may not immediately think of when it comes to marinara sauce, but it just might save the day: the humble, unassuming carrot.
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Using bread flour instead of all-purpose flour can make all the difference when it comes to airy, flaky croissants. Here's how chef Haris Car does it.
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While the pizzeria chain is still successful, no mascot or ad campaign has since reached the highs or lows of the Noid, Domino's red-suited mascot in the 1980s.
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Garten says it was Lawson's suggestion to brown the chicken before placing it in a stockpot with vegetables and herbs to create a savory broth.
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When most people hear the words "canned fish," they likely think of tins of tuna. But small fish like sardines are making big leaps in the culinary world.