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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Drinks
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When it comes to coffee, for some of us, the stronger the better. If the popular arabica isn't packing enough of a punch, try this alternative coffee bean.
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Cooking
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The best Rice Krispies treats are the perfect amount of chewy, gooey, and crunchy. Read on to find the one ingredient that can help you achieve this texture.
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Cooking
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There is nothing quite like biting into a juicy beef burger, but this exceptional optional choice will have you wanting more.
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Restaurants
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Gloves might seem like a basic necessity for fast food service, but you may have spotted some employees sans hand protection. What are the rules?
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Cooking
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Curry butter is exactly what it sounds like: butter with curry seasoning. And, you could make your cooking life a whole lot easier if you had some on hand.
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Cooking
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Some cooks swear by rinsing pasta with cold water immediately after cooking it, but is there a scientific or even taste-based reason to do this with noodles?
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Cooking
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Broccolini looks and sounds sort of like broccoli, but the veggie boasts a different taste and texture. Here's how to cook and season it for best results.
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Red and yellow bananas both have the same name, but their appearances and tastes are quite different. Here's what to know about the two bananas.
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Cooking
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Celebrity chef and cookbook author Ina Garten makes a pimento cheese spread that will knock your socks off. Here's how she does it with one secret ingredient.
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Restaurants
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Fast food may have started in America, but the concept has grown in popularity around the world leading U.S. chains to adapt to new tastes and locales.
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Drinks
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Crafting a café-quality hot chocolate at home might seem impossible on the surface, but with the right ingredients and a little patience, you can perfect it.
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Although it may seem strange, candy cigarettes were once a popular treat among children. While initially viewed as harmless, public opinion soon changed.
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Kitchen
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The versatile and umami-rich flavor of ramen seasoning should be used on way more than just your bowl of noodles. We have the perfect snack for it.
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Cooking
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Gordon Ramsay's risotto is known for its extra-creamy texture and richness. There's one secret ingredient he uses that helps achieve these qualities.
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Kitchen
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A delicious bit of produce, butternut squash is particularly beloved for its creamy texture. The trick to getting the best texture? Over-peel your squash.
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In the quest to make the perfect burger, you may be wondering if a burger press is a shortcut to excellency. Here's a bit of science to help you make a choice.
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Kitchen
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Make your kitchen towels last longer by avoiding these easy-to-make mistakes. You'll save money, reduce waste, and keep them useful for longer.
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Drinks
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Outside of Asia and Australia, this fast food drink empire is a little known entity. But as its expansion eclipses Starbucks, that may be about to change.
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Cooking
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Cabbage is a reliable if somewhat boring vegetable, but you can give the crunchy crucifer a serious flavor enhancement with one particular ingredient.
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You've likely seen expired food for sale at the grocery store before and wondered if it was legal for these items to still be on shelves. Here's what to know.
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Cooking
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You may have seen gravlax and lox at your local appetizing shop or grocery store fish counter and wondered about their differences. Here's what to know.
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Some of the world’s most coveted cheeses are actually banned in the United States, but you can still find them in other destinations around the world.
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Pretty much every major fast food chain offers some kind of chicken. But some clearly offer higher-quality chicken, including this cult-favorite burger chain.
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Cooking
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A classic pesto sauce delivers a vibrant flavor that enhances any dish with its perfectly balanced ingredients, so what might make it bitter?
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Trimming fat from your steak can enhance flavor and reduce calories, but overlooking this rule that can make a significant difference in your meal’s quality.
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Restaurants
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McDonald's is known for its popular beef selections. However, more chicken options may be coming your way soon enough. Here are the meals to look out for.
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Cooking
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Making a well-developed roux on the stove can require lots of constant attention, but using the microwave is an unexpected shortcut worth exploring.
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