Crystal Antonace
School
College Of Wooster, Loyola University
Expertise
Nutrition, Food Trends, Social & Economic Food Issues
- Crystal has developed her love of real food and nutrition from working on various farms across North Texas that focus on permaculture and holistic land management such as Dry Valley Dairy and Elizabeth Anna's Urban Farm and Market.
- She seeks to discover new and upcoming food trends pertaining to health and wellness.
- She also has extensive interest in how the economy impacts our relationship with food. She became highly tied to covering the 2022 food inflation crisis and the weight of its economic impact.
Experience
Crystal is a freelance writer with enthusiasm for all topics related to nutrition, real food, and social justice issues in the food community at large. She has written for several underground zines in Chicago, Illinois over the last decade including The Tiny Carrot and Black Forest Magic. Her passions lie in provocative topics that require debate and creative writing.
Education
Crystal holds a B.A. in communications with a focus on journalism from The College of Wooster in Ohio. While attending, she received honors from the National Communication Association for two separate theses. Upon graduation, Crystal attended Loyola University in Chicago for one year in pursuit of a master's degree in English.
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Stories By Crystal Antonace
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Want to take your tuna salad to a whole new level of flavor? Consider putting a Mexican twist on it by incorporating the flavors of delicious elote.
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When you're looking to upgrade your chocolate chip cookies with something a little s'mores-like, turn to this one ingredient for a gooey treat.
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Pack your pasta salad with protein and flavor with this common ingredient that everyone loves. Here's the right way to incorporate hot dogs in this classic.
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Here is one essential consideration to keep in mind for choosing the sweetest, most ripe fresh watermelon the next time you're at the grocery store.
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Hosting a dinner party is a heartfelt way to spend time with loved ones. Make your first dinner party a splash by also including a cocktail hour.
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There were many ways Chef Boyardee made a name for himself in the early 1900s. Did the chef who became a popular canned brand really cater for a U.S. president?
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If you're looking for something a bit different to spice up your Taco Tuesdays, we've got a veggie that will add more texture to your toppings.
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To add more depth, flavor and texture to your next box of mac and cheese, baked beans are the slept-on upgrade that will satisfy your hunger.
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The katsu sando is already a pretty perfect bite, but if you love aggressively spicy Nashville hot chicken, why not combine the best of both worlds?
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As summer comes to an end, Aldi is providing some tasty and convenient options for your fall weeknight dinners. Here's what's hitting shelves in August.
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There is a luxury fruit available from Japan for anyone who is willing to pay the price. It's a square watermelon. And you can't even eat it.
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Quick pickled red onions are one of the easiest pickled veggies to make. To play up the subtle sweetness already found in red onion, reach for this vinegar.
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Max Halley, owner of Max's Sandwich Shop in North London, shared some expert advice with Daily Meal for the best type of bread to use for a grilled cheese.
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Crafting the perfect Jell-O pretzel salad requires precision and care, and one of the things that can most easily go wrong is the crisp crust turning soggy.
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"Bruschetta" in Italian refers to a grilling process, not a topping on bread. So in your kitchen, why not take it a step further and swap the bread for chicken.
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Reverse searing a steak sounds complex but it doesn't require any fancy equipment, and by using your air fryer you can make it quicker than ever before.
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Nobody likes digging into a bowl of ice cream only to discover the texture is too hard - but does vodka really make homemade ice cream extra creamy and soft?
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Mayo is one of the most popular condiments in America; however, foodies in the United Kingdom enjoy a somewhat similar product known as salad cream.
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You can use the air fryer like a toaster for your bagel, but you can also air fry your bagel with the cream cheese already on for a light yet crispy finish.
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If you're in the mood to try a unique version of ice cream that produces new and complex flavors, black garlic is the ingredient you need to add.
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Level up your overnight oats by incorporating the flavors of a classic tiramisu into your recipe. Here are some helpful tips to make it extra delicious.
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Crumbled cheese varieties that tout distinct flavors work especially well at shining through ranch dressing's more intense ingredients, like garlic and herbs.
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If you love breakfast and you love Mexican food, it's time to combine the two and feed a crowd with some walking breakfast tacos (your new favorite food).
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Every home cook knows garlic is an essential ingredient to have on hand. If you frequent farmers' markets, pick up garlic scape to make sauces like pesto.
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There's no shortage of pasta shapes available, and each variety works best for certain dishes. These are the two shapes to pick for ultra-saucy mac and cheese.
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Take your boxed brownies from good to great with this simple addition. Best of all, you probably have it in your pantry already.
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It might seem counterintuitive to fry up your cool, refreshing watermelon, but this deep-fried snack is a summertime game changer.