Expertise
Baking, Nutrition, Food Service
- J.S. Kurtzman is an avid home cook and baker.
- She has spent years working in various positions in the restaurant industry in Los Angeles.
- She has also written extensively on environmental issues and understands the intersection of food and climate change.
Experience
J.S. Kurtzman's work has appeared in outlets such as KCET and the Billfold. Her writing has primarily focused on food and sustainability.
Education
J.S. Kurtzman has a bachelor's degree in communications from Boston University.
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Facts
By J.S. Kurtzman October 9th, 2020
Ranch dressing has risen above being merely a salad dressing to a full-on condiment. People slather it on everything from fries to pizza and the big name in ranch is Hidden Valley Ranch. Let's dive into Hidden Valley Ranch's backstory and see how it came to be such a popular salad dressing.
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Exclusives
By J.S. Kurtzman October 11th, 2023
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Facts
By J.S. Kurtzman January 11th, 2022
A.1. Sauce has been around for well over a century and for many, is the only go-to sauce when it comes to beef. This is the story of A.1.
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Television
By J.S. Kurtzman January 27th, 2023
Guy Fieri is a master of traditional, hearty American food. But some of his recipes don't make the cut. Here are the ones you should probably work to avoid.
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Kitchen
By J.S. Kurtzman January 24th, 2023
There are plenty of mistakes everyone makes with cheese. Here's a look at some of the worst offenders.
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Facts
By J.S. Kurtzman August 18th, 2023
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Facts
By J.S. Kurtzman February 2nd, 2023
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Entertainment
By J.S. Kurtzman July 21st, 2020
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Entertainment
By J.S. Kurtzman July 21st, 2020
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Restaurants
By J.S. Kurtzman January 31st, 2023
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