Location
Los Angeles, California
School
University of La Verne
Expertise
Foodie, Adventurous Eater, Desert Recipes
- If there were only three foods she could have for the rest of her life, they would be arugula, polenta, and cheese.
- A food tour of Rome taught her that her favorite pizza topping is potato.
- In both her travels and her writing she enjoys seeking out new food experiences, like eating poisonous pufferfish in Japan, century eggs in Chinatown, and drinking camel milk in Saudi Arabia.
Experience
Eugenia Lazaris is a freelance writer based out of Los Angeles. After working in healthcare for more than two decades she gave it all up to pursue her dreams as a writer and editor. She specializes in food and travel and her work has appeared in publications like Travel + Leisure, TravelAge West, Global Traveler Magazine, Go World Travel Magazine, WhereverFamily.com, and TrazeeTravel.com. She also works as a freelance editor and serves as a judge in the annual IPNE Self-Published Book Awards.
Education
Eugenia received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of La Verne and her copyediting certificate from the University of California, San Diego, Extended Studies Program.
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Fast Food
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This popular fast food joint has been serving up fresh, never frozen, burgers for as long as it's been open. You're sure to get 100% American beef as well.
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Baking
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Cookies can turn out like flat discs because of one easily avoidable mistake. Here's how to avoid it for the thickest, fluffiest cookies in the future.
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Andy Warhol was an eccentric artist with a peculiar taste in food, often combining the two to create iconic art pieces he is still well-known for.
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How-To
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A whole head of cabbage can be used to make many delicious meals. If you often buy more than one at once, here's how to store the extras for later.
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The celebrity chef capital of America isn't the lauded culinary landscapes of New York or California. Visit this city to access a vibrant fine dining scene.
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Cooking
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Getting rid of the fat floating on top of simmered dishes can be a messy affair. But there's one simple way to make the process easier and more effective.
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Cooking
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Using these onions as snack cups gives you an appetizer that is quick and easy to put together (no cooking required), and endlessly customizable.
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Cooking
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Don't knock it till you try it. This liquid may seem unexpected at first, but it gives cabbage a rich depth, balancing its sweet and bitter flavors.
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Cooking
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If your pork chops never quite have the same taste and texture as what you eat at a restaurant, chances are you're not following these expert tips.
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Fast Food
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If you know how to order, you can get extra bacon at this chain for no additional cost. And that's not all: this chain has more freebies on offer.
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Food Science
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Potatoes and tomatoes pair well in many dishes, but their connection goes beyond taste and texture. They share a history that goes back nine million years.
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Cooking
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You don't normally need to think about upgrading bacon, considering bacon is usually doing the upgrading, but if you need some extra kick, try adding this.
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Cooking
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Roughly translating to addictive cabbage in Japanese, this no-cook dish is incredibly simple to make and yet packed with so much savory flavor.
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Cooking
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Wrapping salmon in this popular meat improves both its texture and flavor. You can turn it into a plated dinner or even serve it as a bite-sized appetizer.
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There are so many ways to cook a hot dog, it's easy to scoff when you hear a new one, but this method comes from Hebrew National, so you know it's good.
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Cooking
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Ree Drummond makes some mean fried chicken, and she does so with a neat milk trick that makes her chicken ultra-crispy. Give it a try.
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Cooking
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If you miss the mall food court days of yore, just know that you can recreate pretzels to taste just like they did back in the day. Here's how.
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Restaurants
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When drinking at a bar, it's best to keep an eye out for any red flags, including this seemingly innocuous but illegal thing related to liquor bottles.
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Food History
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Ever wondered why Nathan’s started its iconic hot dog eating contest? Learn about the event's origins and the strange history of competitive eating.
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Cooking
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Whether you're team sweet or spicy, eggs offer a nice canvas for many ingredients when creating deviled eggs, including Alton Brown's simple spicy addition.
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Cooking
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This seasoning mix is simple but it gives salmon some freshness, acidity, and a punch of flavor. You can buy a jar from the store or even make it at home.
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Food History
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Japanese soft serve, known as softcream, has been a beloved sweet treat in the country for decades. Here's what's so appealing about the dessert.
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Stores and Chains
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There's no reason to forgo seafood because you're on a budget. Aldi offers a unique product that allows you to easily enjoy seafood gumbo, stew, or chowder.
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Cooking
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This cooking method is simple and quick but it packs tons of flavor in your shrimp. The result is a delicate, tasty, and elegant dish.
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Food History
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If you find yourself in Italy, be on the lookout for this classic Sicilian street food that dates back centuries. It's a perfectly crispy, cheesy snack.
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Cooking
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Add some extra flair and an appetizer-like twist to your next batch of baked potatoes by integrating this one iconic ingredient into the recipe.
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Baking
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Black, charred cookie bottoms can be a letdown. Thankfully, there's a simple trick that prevents this and helps your cookies get an even bake.
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