School
University of Birmingham
Expertise
Culinary Tourism, Caribbean Food, Vegan Food
- Amara has spent her career reporting on restaurant openings and international culinary events from London to Mexico City.
- She loves learning about holistic and locally grown ingredients and herbs and has taken tours in Guatemala and Costa Rica to learn more about making healthy and nourishing dishes.
- Her favorite thing about traveling is discovering top-tier gluten-free and plant-based food around the world — so far, Jamaica is an undefeated destination.
Experience
As a travel journalist and content writer, Amara has written for international publications and brands and interviewed chefs, restaurant owners, entrepreneurs, and globetrotting foodies. Her wanderlust led her to appreciate countries through their culture, food, people, and new experiences. Her Jamaican upbringing in London allowed her to experience the richness of her culture primarily through food while being spoiled for choice in a big city of endless food options. Besides Caribbean cuisine, Indian and Ethiopian cooking will always rank highly for Amara. One of the best recipes she has picked up and replicated wherever she finds herself is patacones (or tostones), which takes her love of plantain to the next level.
Education
Amara graduated from the University of Birmingham with a B.A. in English literature.
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Food History
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Even on the road, Tina Turner found a way to enjoy homemade food. Discover how the singer whisked up one of her favorites right in her motel room.
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If you're looking for an indulgent frozen dessert, you're better off leaving this one out of your cart. Its flavor and texture leave much to be desired.
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Cleaning
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If your stainless steel utensils looks stained, dull, cloudy, or have limescale deposits, this tip from Martha Stewart's household will make them sparkle again.
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Fast Food
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If you're craving some classic country fried steak, there's at least one fast food spot that has it, but don't hop in the car just yet. Here's what to know.
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Cooking
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Swap out your typical gluten-free corn tortillas and make these alternative wraps to take your tacos to the next level. All you need is this tropical fruit.
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Tina Turner could belt out those tunes and owned the stage with her vibrant energy. One of her favorite foods shows just what a classic icon she was.
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Costco can be a food lover's dream of bulk shopping and unique finds. This tiny ingredient boasts massive flavor to add to all kinds of recipes.
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Stores and Chains
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Aldi offers a range of appetizer foods customers love, and this creamy, melty pretzel snack is high on the list for shoppers. Some customers can't get enough.
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Food History
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Every generation has its trends, including food styles that may raise eyebrows with younger generations. But this particular dessert is still loved by boomers.
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Food History
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Cotton candy is a nostalgic treat for many children and adults alike across the globe. Discover how this sweet treat got its start in Japan.
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Easy to heat and eat items like this Costco find help when you don't want to make an entire meal from scratch. You don't have to compromise on nutrition either!
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Cooking
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Canned soup doesn't have to be under seasoned, too salty, or excessively sweet. You can doctor it with one simple cooking trick that will help balance flavors.
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Restaurants
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Applebee's is a hot spot for affordable drinks. If you're curious which cocktail is the best, we tried nine and this twist on a Lemon Drop came out on top.
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Restaurants
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Travel icon Rick Steves recommends cafeteria-style eateries in these places for keeping to your budget while in Europe. They typically offer affordable eats.
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Shopping Tips
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If you thought ham was just typical cured pork you find at nearly every deli, you're not wrong. But there exists specialty ham, such as this Spanish version.
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Stores and Chains
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Aldi is beloved for its dupes of popular products, and the retailer's take on a famous gourmet cookie sold in bulk at Costco is no exception.
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Cooking
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Nothing is worse than getting ready to bite into a delicious-looking wrap just for all the fillings to fall out. Luckily, we've found the perfect solution.
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Shopping
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Betty Crocker has some great boxed cake mixes, but if you're craving a moist, chocolatey cake, you may want to skip this disappointing one.
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Brands sometimes discontinue certain products, regardless of them being loved by the public. Such is the case with this particular flavor from Mountain Dew.
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Cooking
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Frozen french fries are an easy food to toss in the oven, but you don't need to eat them plain. These seasonings will elevate your fries to tastier heights.
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Stores and Chains
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This sweet-tart cheese with notes of honey and caramel has a unique buttery taste that belongs on your charcuterie board. Here's how to pair it.
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Cooking
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If you're looking for high-protein breakfast ingredients besides yogurt and eggs, don't forget this nutritional powerhouse that most of us overlook.
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It's natural to stock up on shelf-stable goods when you see a great deal, but when it comes to this spread, you might want to limit how many extra jars you buy.
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Stores and Chains
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Gas station sushi doesn't exactly have the best rep. Turns out, there is one popular chain that has started to sell tasty and convenient sushi per shoppers.
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Restaurants
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Located in Hong Kong is a Michelin-starred restaurant that serves three yellow chicken with a cross of French Asian flavors. It's so popular it sells out daily.
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Food History
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Before there was the convenience of mobile apps, there was online delivery through websites. And this old-school pizza chain was the first to roll it out.
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Stores and Chains
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Aldi is known for high-quality food at low prices, but not everything delivers. Discover the one meat product many customers recommend skipping.
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