Nicole Rivas
School
The University Of Alabama, California State University San Bernardino
Expertise
Food Trends, Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine, Travel Cooking
- Nicole has followed some variety of vegetarian diet since 2002.
- Before Nicole studied writing, she attended culinary school and worked as a line cook and server in Italian restaurants.
- When she isn't writing for Mashed, Nicole is an avid runner and cyclist who loves to learn about nutrition and performance.
Experience
Nicole has written for a variety of publications and specializes in everything from news articles to flash fiction and book reviews. Formerly an English professor, she got her start writing fiction as an undergraduate student in Southern California and has since published numerous articles, stories, and essays. Her chapbook of flash fiction, A Bright and Pleading Dagger, was published by Rose Metal Press. Nicole's favorite foods include, but are not limited to: blackberries, Takis, and anything with lime.
Education
Nicole holds an MFA in Creative Writing from The University of Alabama and a BA in English from California State University San Bernardino.
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Stories By Nicole Rivas
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There are a few methods you can try for maintaining a cleaner refrigerator free of bad odors -- including one easy hack that you might not expect.
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If you love a classic tiramisu but are searching for ways to bring the dessert to the next level, there are a few twists you can try the next time you make it.
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If you typically pick a ripe mango by looking at the color of the fruit, you may want to try a different method that might be more reliable.
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Fans of California Pizza Kitchen may be concerned about the status of the restaurant chain following the struggles brought on by the pandemic in 2020.
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As a dessert, baked Alaska seems to defy the laws of science. But in reality, it's the science behind baked Alaska that creates that very illusion.
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Peanut butter tends to be a pretty popular staple for most pantries, and part of that has to do with how affordable it is. But why is it a low-cost item?
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For the uninitiated, mussels and clams might appear to be almost identical to one another. But in reality, these mollusks are delightfully unique.
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Whether it's étouffée, gumbo, or jambalaya, all of these specialties rely on Cajun roux for flavor. So how does this roux diverge from its French counterpart?
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If you want to grab a refreshing beer but aren't sure whether you would like a lager or an IPA, you may want to know the differences between the two.