School
Abingdon And Witney College
Expertise
Vegan Recipes, Baking, Italian Food
- Lauren used to run a vegan pizza stall as a side hustle.
- She put in the hours as a recipe tester for influential vegan chef and cookbook author, Isa Chandra Moskowitz.
- As a half-Italian, she's passionate about Italian food and comes armed with her nonna's recipes.
Experience
Lauren has worked as a professional writer since 2010. Although she's covered many topics, she's never happier than when writing about food. She's written recipes, cooking and entertaining tips, and reviews of kitchen products for various publications, including BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, and New York Daily News. She developed a collection of recipes that she released as an independent cookery zine under the name Veganslime.
Education
Lauren studied English, sociology, and politics at Abingdon and Witney College.
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Entertainment
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Mel Giedroyc brought audiences plenty of heartwarming moments on The Great British Bake Off, but she has faced plenty of obstacles behind the scenes.
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Whether you're a fan who's watched every season, or you're new to the "Great British Bake Off," it's time to get into the details on the times it got dramatic.
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Canned corn offers convenience, but there is more to it than that. We take a look at mistakes you might be making with canned corn, and how to avoid them.
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If you can't make a good cup of coffee, you might have the wrong coffee beans. Take a look at the mistakes of buying coffee beans so you can make a better brew.
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Many people reach for Coke to mix in with their bourbon, but there are so many other options that will create unique cocktails with different flavors out there.
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You might've heard of Coors Banquet, but if you're curious to learn more about this beer, we've got all your questions answered and everything you need to know.
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Whole Foods Market may tout themselves to be a more responsible and ethical option for grocery shopping, but the truth is a little murkier than that.
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Buying frozen food at the grocery store is a convenient way to have meals on hand, but there are red flags you should watch for before heading to the checkout.
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Making cornbread with a boxed mix is a huge time-saver, but there are some mistakes everyone makes when doing this. Luckily, we've got the solutions for you.
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Once you've mastered using lemon juice in your cooking, you'll be able to level up many recipes. Here we highlight the common lemon juice missteps.
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We're peeling back the curtain on facets of Matt Stonie's life that don't make the highlight reel. You'll learn what makes the competitive eating champion tick.
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There are plenty of ways to improve instant mashed potatoes. Keep reading for inspiration on how to level-up your instant speedy spuds for tastier meals.
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Marmite is a famously divisive British pantry staple, but what is it, and more importantly, what can you do with it? We're here to dig deep and find out.
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Fresh garlic is usually best, but the jarred variety still has its uses. These are mistakes everyone makes with jarred garlic, and how to avoid them.
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From getting that flowing chocolate center to perfecting the taste, a lot goes into baking lava cakes. Expert bakers tell us about common mistakes.
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Peanut sauce is one of those pantry staples that can instantly elevate a meal. Here are simple ingredients to take store-bought versions to the next level.
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Dumplings can be notoriously tricky to master at home, and there are plenty of reasons for this. We explain why dumplings are always better at a restaurant.
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Homemade or store-bought muffins usually don't taste as good as ones from a bakery. Find out the techniques bakeries use to make delicious muffins.
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Sometimes homemade versions of ranch don't live up to your expectations. Here are the most common mistakes people make with this delicious dressing.
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Nobody should have to settle for boring salads. These are some of the most common salad dressing mistakes everyone makes, and how to avoid them.
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There are many common mistakes people make with homemade crumpets. Despite looking fairly simple, it's actually quite difficult to get them perfect.
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You probably have canned lentils tucked away in your pantry already, so here are some tasty ways you can upgrade them for some delicious meal options.
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It can be fun to keep up with the latest trends in food and cooking. We've done our research to predict the ingredients everyone will be cooking with in 2025.
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Chocolate ganache can be a great addition to your homemade desserts, but things can easily go wrong. Find out how to avoid common mistakes when making it.
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There are mistakes everyone makes with garlic knots. But once you identify the usual missteps, you can learn how to avoid them to get fluffy bites of goodness.
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Rice is deceptively simple to cook and prepare, and yet somehow it never tastes as good as it does in a restaurant. We take a look at why that might be.
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You're about to find out about loads of awesome toppings to upgrade french fries. Some you will definitely have seen before, but others are new and different.
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