School
Chapman University, University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Expertise
Culinary Education, Food History, Food Anthropology
- In 2015, Monika became a Certified Culinary Professional with the International Association of Culinary Professionals
- She was the innkeeper and chef of an award-winning bed and breakfast featuring gourmet cuisine for 18 years.
- Her master's thesis entitled "Moroccan Tea Ritual: Religion, Gender, Socio-Economics and Hospitality" was published by Lambert Academic Press in 2010.
Experience
Monika has worked in the culinary field since 2005 as a chef, cooking instructor, and cookbook author. She began her career as a writer with regular contributions to the mental health website The Mighty in 2016. Over the years, she has written on topics related to chronic illness, trauma, cooking for dietary restrictions, and hospitality. In 2022, she fused her experience as a culinary professional with her research in food and culture and her acumen as a writer by joining the team at Daily Meal and Chowhound.
Education
Monika has a bachelor's degree in French, a BFA in media performance, and a master's in cultural anthropology.
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Reviews
By Monika Sudakov
Butterball's new Cook from Frozen turkey doesn't require any thawing, brining, or basting, making it a convenience hack that could change Thanksgiving forever.
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Kitchen
By Monika Sudakov
Risotto might seem like an intimidating dish to cook. Fortunately, we're here to help you bring this dish to life and perfect it in your very own kitchen.
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Cooking
By Monika Sudakov
Butter basting brings incredible flavor to your steak, and the technique is simple. We're here to show you how to do it, from prep to leftovers.
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Cooking
By Monika Sudakov
Buttermilk is a versatile ingredient, but if you don't keep in at home, it's easy to make with some simple kitchen equipment and a couple of common ingredients.
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Cooking
By Monika Sudakov
Avocados are delicious, but they're not always ripe enough to use right away. If you need it soft ASAP for guacamole other other recipes, we're here to help.
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Cooking
By Monika Sudakov
Has your brown sugar gone stiff in your pantry? Don't go buying more just yet - these steps will help you soften it up for your baking and cooking needs.
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