Renee Castro

Location

Miami, FL

School

University of Florida

Expertise

Baking, Seasonal Cooking, Weeknight Cooking

In 2019, Renee shared original recipes regularly for two local magazines in Gainesville, Florida.
She once wrote about the cultural experience of a full day of eating around the world in Disney's Epcot.
She loves baking, especially Taylor Swift's chai-spiced cookies in the fall.

Experience

Renee has worked as a professional writer for over seven years. She began her career as an intern at The Gainesville Sun in 2018, but truly discovered her passion for storytelling as an assistant editor for Irving Publications, where she wrote recipes and food-focused lifestyle features for Giggle and Wellness360 magazines. That love for storytelling and connections transferred over into the cruise industry, where she created destination and dining content for Carnival Cruise Line's Choose Fun Ashore and Caesars Player magazine, highlighting local eats and cultural experiences as an associate editor for Onboard Media. Now, Renee is a copywriter for Royal Caribbean Group, combining her love of travel, food, and communication to help deliver unforgettable vacation experiences.

Education

Renee has a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in mass communication from the University of Florida.

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Stories By Renee Castro

Grocery By Renee Castro

The Old-School 1960s NASA Space Food That Landed In American Pantries

Here's a fun fact: In the 1960s, Pillsbury helped produce a food fit for astronauts. If you're imagining a can of buttermilk space biscuits, guess again!
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Fast Food By Renee Castro

This Once-Popular Seafood Chain Restaurant Is Almost Extinct Across The US (Except In One State)

Many chain restaurants have been struggling in recent years, and this classic 1970s seafood establishment is no exception. Here's how it's doing now.
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Baking By Renee Castro

This Canned Ingredient Turns Basic Cake Mix Into A Perfectly Moist Bakery-Level Dessert

Just because a cake comes from a boxed mix doesn't mean it has to be boring. Elevate your cake to bakery quality with just one canned ingredient.
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Facts By Renee Castro

This Sacramento Suburb Has A Buzzing Restaurant Scene And Should Be On Every Food Lover's Bucket List

Sacramento is a thriving California city with a rich culture, but just a few miles away is a suburb with one of the most diverse food scenes in the U.S.
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Restaurants By Renee Castro

Golden Corral: Do You Need To Tip At This Popular Buffet Restaurant?

Buffets like Golden Corral are affordable and filling options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but with those low prices and self-serve model, should you tip?
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