Nancy Mock
School
University Of Vermont
Expertise
Recipe Development, Baking & Cooking, Regional Food
- Nancy Mock launched her food blog, Hungry Enough To Eat Six, in 2014 — the name was inspired by a Yogi Berra quote as well as her passion for food.
- Along with her recipes and writing, Nancy's food photography is featured on Taste Of Home in tantalizing shots of dishes like Marry Me Chicken, fudgy 100 Hour Brownies, and garlicky homemade Pesto.
- In 2016, Nancy won the Grand Prize in the National Girl Scouts Cookie Recipe Contest for her recipe, Trefoils Toffee & Chocolate Bark with Toasted Almonds.
Experience
Nancy has shared her home cooking and baked goodies with friends and family her entire life. She launched her website Hungry Enough To Eat Six in 2014, where she develops fun and welcoming recipes for indulgent comfort foods and baked treats inspired by her Vermont roots and Irish heritage. Her most popular recipes include Irish Brown Bread, Ocracoke Island Fig Cake, and a Lemon Margarita. Nancy's recipes have appeared on local television and in area newspapers. She has been a freelance food writer and food photographer since 2017 and joined Static Media in 2021. Her recipes, writing, and food photography can be seen on Mashed, Taste Of Home, Reader's Digest, and Birds and Blooms. Nancy enjoys delving into food history, trying recipes inspired by pop culture, finding the stories behind regional dishes, and traveling with her family to find new spots for delicious food. She also loves to hunt for vintage cookbooks from the last century to add to her growing collection.
Education
Nancy has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Vermont. She has continued her education to expand her skills and knowledge through numerous classes in baking as well as courses in food styling and food photography.
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Stories By Nancy Mock
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Does it seem like grocery stores are always crowded, but their shelves are empty? If so, you must be shopping when it's convenient, which is the wrong time.
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At first glance these sweet bites may not look that different from one another, but ice cream and gelato are two very different creations.
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When traveling abroad Americans are often surprised to find ordering coffee looks different than it does at home. In other countries, there are rules to follow.
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When making whipping cream, the threat of over whipping can be a little nerve-wracking so it's important to learn how to identify soft, medium, and stiff peaks.
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Entertainment
By Nancy Mock
According to the Pioneer Woman, if you're making cinnamon toast by simply adding butter, cinnamon, and sugar to a piece of toast then you're missing out.
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Peeling garlic is no big deal, unless your peeling a lot, which can actually be very time-consuming. Thankfully, there's a chef's hack that can make it easier.
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One of our favorite things to share at dinner is a bottle of wine, but perhaps it's not actually the best choice to bring to the gathering.