School
University of Central Florida
Expertise
high-Protein hacks, baking, southern food
- Samantha's journey of writing about food and nutrition started at Eat This, Not That!
- She spends most of her free time baking and enjoys making bread, pastries, and birthday cakes for her loved ones. As a writer with over a decade of experience, she loves that she can combine her passions for food and writing.
- She has traveled the world interviewing chefs and reporting on luxury experiences and restaurants. Her first celebrity interview was with Antonia Lofaso.
Experience
Samantha's career began in education with her role as an English professor for non-native English speakers at the University of Central Florida. In 2017, she shifted her career toward writing, where she worked as a freelance content writer helping small businesses get off the ground by providing SEO-driven blog posts and website copy. She moved to New York City in 2019 to further her writing career, where she began regularly contributing to health and wellness sites like Eat This, Not That! and The Every Girl. Samantha has interviewed countless dietitians, doctors, medical experts, and celebrity chefs and has had the opportunity to travel the globe and experience innovative cuisines as a part of her career.
Education
Samantha has a bachelor's degree in English literature and a master's in English education from the University of Central Florida.
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Stores and Chains
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It's not often that you'll find a frozen meal that has lots of nutritious ingredients and is also tasty and affordable. This one from Aldi ticks all the boxes.
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Baking
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It's apple season and there's no better way to cozy up to fall than with this three-ingredient, old school dessert that couldn't be sweeter, or easier, to make.
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Whipped cream and Cool Whip have a lot in common, but they're not necessarily interchangeable. Here's what you need to know about them both.
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Baking
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Freezing cinnamon roll dough before baking it can be the perfect solution to busy Saturday mornings or a leisurely family breakfast the day after a holiday.
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Cooking
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Add more flavor, fiber, and protein to your next busy day with this easy canned fish lunch formula you'll want to repeat over and over again.
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Fast Food
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McDonald's has seen many evolutions over the decades, and one of its most exciting eras was the '90s. Since then, there have been some unfortunate shifts.
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Fast Food
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Subway is a go-to chain for healthier fast food options, and this order is the one with the most protein out of all of the menu items.
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Cooking
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There's nothing like movie theater popcorn, but you can make a better treat in the comfort of your home. All you need to add is cake mix and marshmallows.
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Baking
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Cool Whip makes for a delicious frosting for just about any baked treat. But to give it a frosting-like texture, you need to add this one extra ingredient.
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Fast Food
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We ranked several fast food chains' soft serve ice cream options. Ironically, our winning cone technically doesn't even consist of real ice cream.
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Fast Food
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McDonald's chicken nuggets have a unique soft crust and a salty, tender inside. Thankfully, all you need to recreate the taste at home are three ingredients.
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Cooking
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Green bean casserole is definitely a crowd-pleaser. But have you ever tried swapping the cream of mushroom soup for Alfredo sauce? Here's why it works so well.
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Cooking
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If you need an easy weeknight dinner recipe, this one is perfect. Here's how to make a simple and delicious pasta bake with just three ingredients.
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Baking
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Apple cider is what your desserts have been missing all along. Here's how you can combine it with yellow cake mix to make unforgettable treats.
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Baking
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When you see brown sugar called for in a recipe, there's one safe assumption you can make about the ingredient. Ignore this, and your ratios could be off.
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Cooking
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Deviled eggs are certainly a party finger food classic, but these six deviled egg combinations are ones that we never want to see served up.
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Stores and Chains
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Aldi is beloved for many reasons, but its deluge of excellent fall items is one of the best. This year, consider snatching one of these seasonal items.
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Design & Decor
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Home decor can get expensive. If you're looking to organize your coffee mugs, you should check out Dollar Tree. Here's how to make your own coffee mug rack.
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Restaurants
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The meal with the highest protein at Olive Garden isn't actually on the chain's menu, but it's easy to order nonetheless. Here's how to do it.
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Fast Food
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One menu item at Panera Bread has a surprisingly high amount of protein at 60 grams. Here's which one, and what else to know before ordering it.
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Fast Food
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Craving Chick-fil-A and a quesadilla? You can get both at the chain. All you need to do is follow this secret menu hack to help you save money.
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Fast Food
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TikTokers have once again discovered a delicious combo at Chipotle, and if you want to try the chain's "ranch" dressing, order sides of these two sauces.
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Restaurants
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For flapjack fanatics who enjoy an immersive dining experience, there may be no better breakfast or brunch experience than this Florida pancake house.
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Stores and Chains
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If you're looking for an Italian-style dough with great rise in the oven, Publix carries a made-from-scratch option that won't stretch your budget.
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Shopping
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When you're planning a big outing but the sun has plans for major heat, you need a good cooler to keep your items cold. It may as well be stylish, too.
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Design & Decor
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If you want to make your modern kitchen feel a little warmer and cozier, you need to try bringing back this simple yet inviting '90s island trend.
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Shopping
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Vintage anything is often worth a stunning amount of money, and that goes double for collectible lunch boxes. Some are even worth thousands of dollars.
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