Location
Brooklyn, New York
School
The Pennsylvania State University
Expertise
Plant-Based Eating, NYC Restaurants, Cocktails
- Raven has over three years of experience working as a journalist, with a focus on entertainment, events, and interviews.
- She is a lifelong vegetarian, having first started the vegetarian diet when she was in middle school.
- She loves to travel and try foods from different cultures, which has led her to dine at popular restaurants in Toronto, London, and New York City.
Experience
Raven is a full-time fangirl and passionate journalist. She has several years of writing experience, with articles published in PEOPLE, Playbill, Decider, and more. She is excited to share her love for baking, plant-based meals, and trying delicious new foods at Chowhound. If she's not whipping up a homemade pizza in her kitchen, she's probably trying out a new cocktail bar or buzzy restaurant.
Education
Raven has a bachelor's degree in Communications from The Pennsylvania State University.
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Restaurants
By Raven Brunner
Really want to super-size those nuggets? Welcome to the city where you can get your rotisserie chicken on at one of the country's most popular fast food chains.
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Restaurants
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Celebrity chef Guy Fieri found his favorite fried chicken restaurant in the state of Montana, which was later featured on an episode of his TV show.
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When it comes to professional chefs and bakers, few are as experienced as Ina Garten. She likes to prep her cookies the night before. Here's why.
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Restaurants
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This Michigan restaurant has won several awards, including a James Beard America's Classics win in 2020. It's all because of its all-you-can-eat chicken dinner.
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Making homemade pickles is a great way to create uncommon flavor pairings. Just make sure to use the right vinegar with a proper acidity level.
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You're craving a hot cup of coffee in the morning, but when you go to pour creamer in you realize there's still a seal on. Luckily there's a hack to remove it.
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Looking to avoid a burnt pie crust? Thankfully there is an easy hack that only requires aluminum foil and results in a perfectly browned crust.
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Meal prepping can be a hassle, despite all its benefits. This Texas Roadhouse order can easily replace a week's worth of meal prepping, so you don't have to.
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Decanters can get stained and mucky because of many reasons. Thankfully, there's one pantry staple that can easily make them shine like new again.
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Don't limit yourself to a dozen muffins. Bake as little or as many as you want using this easy Mason jar lid hack for perfect muffins every time.
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Princess Diana's last meal was breakfast at the Ritz, but it certainly wasn't an extravagant one. The instead, the offering consisted of three simple dishes.
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You probably have a few favorite sauces you love to toss some pasta in. But there's a hearty, delicious swap for pasta you may already have.
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Make store-bought cake look like a million bucks. Jacques Pépin upgrades a pound cake using an ingredient you might already have in your kitchen.
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It might seem like there's no possible way to save an overcooked bowl of pasta, but these this super simple technique can fix any noodle dish.
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When you can't be bothered to make an entire tray of Rice Krispie treats, the single-serve version will have you ready to snack in under a minute.
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Restaurants
By Raven Brunner
The next time you enjoy a Chick-fil-A waffle fry, know that it comes from this food supply company that also provides potatoes for other fast food giants.
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The most famous feature of Texas chili is what it doesn't have: beans. There's a historical reason behind this culinary quirk.
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Build a better bean salad. Transform your languishing legumes into a beautiful beanscape with a boost of texture and flavor that can't be beat.
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If you're wondering how to upgrade this classic cocktail, look no further. Here are a few easy ways to elevate an old fashioned.
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Though she's often lauded for her luxurious good taste, Martha Stewart loves to nosh on this humble American classic.
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In 70 years on the British throne, Queen Elizabeth II was in the public eye for many reasons. One of them was the cocktail she considered her favorite.
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Hard-boiled eggs can be tricky. However, there's a trick that yields perfect, easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs every time, and it involves an Instant Pot.
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Martha Stewart's been tricking out ice since before it was cool. Try her ice cube hack so you never water down your frosty drink.
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As you finalize your Thanksgiving guest list, you might be wondering what size turkey to buy for the holiday feast. Here's a good rule of thumb to keep in mind.
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Shopping
By Raven Brunner
Costco is well known for its ready-to-eat deli items. However, when it comes to food platters, there's one you'll want to skip (or improve with additions).
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President Grover Cleveland wasn't big on fancy French food. Swapping an elaborate meal with one made for his staff led to him discovering this classic dish.
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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is a huge name in the culinary world, but his favorite childhood lunch is a humble British classic that is easy to make at home.
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