School
University of California - Los Angeles, University of California - Riverside
Expertise
Food Travel, Seasonal Food, Plant-Based Cooking
- Since 2020, Natalie has run a Berlin-based blog, focusing on brunch, budget, plant-based, and specialty food.
- She's been invited by over a dozen local restaurants and food startups to create food-focused content.
- Natalie has been featured in the magazine 'The Berliner' for her online Berlin Vegan Food Guide, which has amassed over 150,000 clicks.
Experience
Natalie Avila is a versatile writer and editor, specializing in food, travel, lifestyle, wellness, and education. She has worked with startups and established brands for nearly a decade, originally starting her career as a content intern in Los Angeles before moving to Germany to pursue a career as a copywriter for an international language school. Other projects she's taken on have ranged from proofreading college-level academic papers, writing SEO-optimized articles for a female health startup, and adding keyword integration to market prestigious superyachts. As the founder of travel and food blog Natalie Etc, she has written blog posts that rank on the first page of Google for competitive keywords, driving over 300,000 organic page views in the last year.
Education
Natalie has a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Kitchen
By Natalie Avila March 15th, 2025
If you're looking to elevate the flavor of your salmon, try cooking it with this frozen juice, as recommended by the late James Barber on "The Urban Peasant."
By Natalie Avila March 15th, 2025
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Kitchen
By Natalie Avila March 15th, 2025
Even storebought eggnog can have a complex flavor that gets close to the homemade stuff, all with the addition of a powerhouse baking ingredient.
By Natalie Avila March 15th, 2025
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Kitchen
By Natalie Avila March 11th, 2025
You may be tempted to throw away the watery pulp at the center of a tomato, but stop right there. That pulp is full of great flavor that can be put to good use.
By Natalie Avila March 11th, 2025
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Facts
By Natalie Avila March 10th, 2025
While cool, salty lox and smoked salmon can seem pretty similar, there are a few key differences between the two when it comes to flavor, prep, and origin.
By Natalie Avila March 10th, 2025
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Facts
By Natalie Avila March 9th, 2025
What does it actually mean when you order blackened seafood? It turns out, it doesn't mean your fish will arrive burned. Here's the reality of using this term.
By Natalie Avila March 9th, 2025
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Kitchen
By Natalie Avila March 4th, 2025
If you want to level up both your store-bought salad kit and your stir-fry, combine the two into a quickly prepared, filling, and nutritious dinner.
By Natalie Avila March 4th, 2025
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Kitchen
By Natalie Avila March 4th, 2025
Though both hulled and pearled barley are from the same grain, the way they're prepared can have a big effect on cooking time, texture, and your final dish.
By Natalie Avila March 4th, 2025
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Kitchen
By Natalie Avila March 4th, 2025
Are you growing tired of your go-to Ceasar salad dressing? Consider making a simple switch to give it a lighter, fresher, and less salty flavor.
By Natalie Avila March 4th, 2025
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Kitchen
By Natalie Avila March 3rd, 2025
Almond bark is meant to melt like a dream, except when it scorches under the heat. Here's how to melt almond bark so you can finally get to snacking on it.
By Natalie Avila March 3rd, 2025
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Facts
By Natalie Avila March 3rd, 2025
Flexitarian and pescatarian diets have become increasingly popular in recent years. While similar, there are a few differences between these two diets.
By Natalie Avila March 3rd, 2025
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Drink
By Natalie Avila March 2nd, 2025
There's nothing more festive than a glass of spiced eggnog. But how safe is this holiday beverage for consumers, especially when it's homemade?
By Natalie Avila March 2nd, 2025
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Kitchen
By Natalie Avila March 1st, 2025
Making perfectly fluffy quinoa depends on remembering a key water-to-grain ratio. Get this right, and you'll soon have great quinoa every time.
By Natalie Avila March 1st, 2025
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Kitchen
By Natalie Avila February 28th, 2025
By Natalie Avila February 28th, 2025
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Drink
By Natalie Avila February 27th, 2025
Sake can be an enjoyable beverage to pair with many a meal, but once the bottle has been opened, how long will this alcoholic drink really last?
By Natalie Avila February 27th, 2025
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Kitchen
By Natalie Avila February 27th, 2025
There's no need to leave your nachos bland. Instead, amp them up with the help of a bit of flavorful seafood, along with some other tasty add-ins.
By Natalie Avila February 27th, 2025
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Kitchen
By Natalie Avila February 26th, 2025
Making kale chips can be all the easier when you have an air fryer handy. Here's how to use the appliance to craft this healthy, crispy snack.
By Natalie Avila February 26th, 2025
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By Natalie Avila February 26th, 2025
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Drink
By Natalie Avila February 25th, 2025
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Facts
By Natalie Avila February 25th, 2025
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Kitchen
By Natalie Avila February 25th, 2025
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By Natalie Avila February 22nd, 2025
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By Natalie Avila February 22nd, 2025
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By Natalie Avila February 22nd, 2025
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By Natalie Avila February 22nd, 2025
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Drink
By Natalie Avila February 17th, 2025
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Facts
By Natalie Avila February 17th, 2025
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By Natalie Avila February 17th, 2025
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