Samantha Sied
School
Oregon State University
Expertise
Event Planning, Wine And Craft Beverages, Food Science And History
- Samantha sometimes describes herself as a "reformed kitchen-phobic" who got over it by immersing herself in taking cooking classes, reading cookbooks, and binging YouTube and TikTok cooking videos.
- She appreciates the power of food and drinks to bring people together and transform a simple gathering into a celebration.
- Always experimenting with new recipes or trying restaurants, Samantha loves simple no-cook recipes such as smoothies and salads. She's still working on creating the perfect Caprese salad or avocado smoothie bowl.
Experience
Prior to freelancing as a writer, Samantha worked in the events field and was a food and wellness blogger. Around that time she also became interested in cooking and reviewed cookbooks, she tested at least one recipe from each cookbook in the process. Little did she know, this would lead her on a new path as a writer. While writing for a regional alt newspaper, she had the opportunity to interview farmers, fishers, food scientists, brewers, and winemakers who combine traditional craft with modern innovation. She has written interview-based features, short updates, original news, and expert tip listicles for online and regional publications, including Mashed, Daily Meal, The Local Dish, the Corvallis Advocate, and Wine4Food.
Education
Samantha values her liberal arts education, as it gave her space to develop research and writing skills while exploring the world of ideas.
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Stories By Samantha Sied
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When you're standing at the stove trying to get dinner ready, you probably don't think much about which burner you use, but you really should be.
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If you've never bloomed your spices than you're severely missing out. This simple technique adds just a few minutes of cooking time, but a whole lot of flavor.
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Restaurants
By Samantha Sied
While it's nice to have a dinner date or brunch over the weekend, in many ways, the best days to eat out are actually earlier in the week.
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Besides the slight name variation, do you know what makes ginger beer and ginger ale different? It all comes down to how they are made.
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Too often, people avoid visiting wineries because they're nervous about committing a breach of etiquette. Don't worry; there's really just one rule to follow.
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Homemade infused simple syrup is an easy way to add a special touch to your drinks. Once you get the hang of it, you'll wonder why you don't do it more often.
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If you haven't experimented with Kewpie mayo, you've been missing out. This iconic Japanese mayo can definitely take your egg salad game up a notch or two.
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Real wasabi root is rare and costly. So costly that most of the wasabi you've been eating at restaurants isn't wasabi at all. So what is it?