School
College of Wooster, Loyola University
Expertise
Nutrition, Food Trends, Social & Economic Food Issues
- Crystal has developed her love of real food and nutrition from working on various farms across North Texas that focus on permaculture and holistic land management such as Dry Valley Dairy and Elizabeth Anna's Urban Farm and Market.
- She seeks to discover new and upcoming food trends pertaining to health and wellness.
- She also has extensive interest in how the economy impacts our relationship with food. She became highly tied to covering the 2022 food inflation crisis and the weight of its economic impact.
Experience
Crystal is a freelance writer with enthusiasm for all topics related to nutrition, real food, and social justice issues in the food community at large. She has written for several underground zines in Chicago, Illinois over the last decade including The Tiny Carrot and Black Forest Magic. Her passions lie in provocative topics that require debate and creative writing.
Education
Crystal holds a B.A. in communications with a focus on journalism from The College of Wooster in Ohio. While attending, she received honors from the National Communication Association for two separate theses. Upon graduation, Crystal attended Loyola University in Chicago for one year in pursuit of a master's degree in English.
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Trader Joe's
By Crystal Antonace
With a few strategic cuts, scallion pancakes can turn into itty bitty croissants for convenient bites of light and crispy carbs to pair alongside eggs.
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Cooking
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Give your beef stew a major flavor boost with this savory, meaty ingredient. It's tasty as a topping and offers a flavorful way to brown your beef.
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Cooking
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In the mood for meatloaf but don't want to wait an hour or more for it to cook? Forget the oven and make the classic dish with this kitchen appliance instead.
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Baking
By Crystal Antonace
When you add sour cream to a boxed cake mix, it improves your overall cake eating experience. Learn why that happens and how to use the ingredient yourself.
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Baking
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If you don't have time to eat all your canned biscuits, don't fret. You can simply freeze them, as long as you know how to wrap them properly.
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Cooking
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Give simple meals from mac and cheese to sandwiches a bougie upgrade with this canned shellfish. Here's where to find it and how to use it for tasty dishes.
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Cooking
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Pot roast is tasty in any form, but it takes on an even more robust flavor when it's cooked Italian style. Here's what to know about this classic preparation.
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Cooking
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This Italian dish featuring eggplant dates back centuries and can be served as a dip and appetizer, as a side dish, or on top of pasta as part of a main course.
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Trader Joe's
By Crystal Antonace
Create delicious, affordable, and easy tacos with this Trader Joe's frozen meal that combines Mexican-inspired flavor and major cost savings.
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Cooking
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The secret to flawless meal prep is to make sure every ingredient still tastes fresh. To make that happen, you'll need to compartmentalize your process a bit.
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Cooking
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Want to take your French toast to the next level? Try adding Martha Stewart's go-to ingredient to your custard base for a bright boost of flavor.
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Cooking
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Wondering why your scrambled eggs never turn out like your favorite breakfast spot's? Two culinary experts told us what makes restaurant scrambled eggs special.
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Coffee And Tea
By Crystal Antonace
If your daily cup of coffee could use a bit of a refresh, try channeling a luxurious European cafe by adding this fruit-flavored accompaniment.
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Cooking
By Crystal Antonace
Italian soups are known for their simplicity, and this three-ingredient dish is no different. You can either keep it simple or create something heartier.
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Baking
By Crystal Antonace
Twice-baked potatoes are an excellent canvas for experimentation, with this famed Southern cheese spread being a great place to start. Here's how to use it.
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Cooking
By Crystal Antonace
If you're looking for a way to upgrade a sandwich, check your pantry. This simple canned item could be the flavor boost your sandwiches have been missing.
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Cooking
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Feel like the chicken noodle soup you picked up at the store is missing something? Give it a flavor boost with this classic Italian condiment.
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Baking
By Crystal Antonace
Every type of Girl Scout cookie is delicious, but they can't all take the top prize. Here's which cookie ranks the best of the best at the end of the day.
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Cooking
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Never run out of apps at a party again. Try this simple trick that makes those snacks last longer without making guests feel like they're being deprived.
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Fast Food
By Crystal Antonace
Chipotle has everything you need for the best walking taco hack of your life. This hack is easy, fun, and allows for one tasty, slightly less messy taco.
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Cooking
By Crystal Antonace
Want to level up your meatloaf and avoid the ever-present threat of a dry dish? You can do all that and more by changing the way you add onions to the recipe.
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You know those plastic clamshell containers that all kinds of fruits are sold in? Instead of tossing them out, try these three handy ways to repurpose them.
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Cooking
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If you want to add some heat to your homemade chili, give this canned ingredient a try. It's perfect for building flavor and spice without much work.
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Cooking
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Baked potatoes are certainly a staple, but they can get a bit boring after a while. To shake things up, try adding toppings inspired by lox bagels. Here's how.
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Cooking
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Frozen waffles don't need to be limited to maple syrup and fruit. Put a savory spin on this breakfast favorite by turning it into a sandwich.
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Shopping Tips
By Crystal Antonace
If you're looking to add a little more fiber to your diet, two slices of this nutritious and filling bread can meet nearly 20% of your daily fiber intake.
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Cooking
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No need to light up the oven to fry an egg in a skillet. With the right baking dish, you can achieve perfectly round and tasty fried eggs in the air fryer.
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