School
Western Michigan University
Expertise
Recipes, Food Facts, Nutrition
- Shantella is a self-taught cook who loves discovering new recipes.
- She is obsessed with reading food labels.
- When she's not writing, you might find her flipping through the pages of a new cookbook in search of recipes to try.
Experience
Shantella joined the Food Republic news team in 2024. She has worked as an independent fiction author for ten years. While her stories are primarily set in fantasy worlds with paranormal characters, each one includes a bevy of food references. Her editor once asked if she planned on publishing a cookbook one day (the short answer is no).
Education
Shantella has a degree in communications from Western Michigan University at Kalamazoo.
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Kitchen
By Shantella Huddleston April 7th, 2025
To boost the flavors of your chili and make a wonderfully complex bowl, reach for one fishy ingredient that can do it all without overpowering everything.
By Shantella Huddleston April 7th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston March 18th, 2025
You may have heard that Spam lasts practically forever, but the truth isn't quite so simple. Here's how long it really lasts after opening the can.
By Shantella Huddleston March 18th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston March 17th, 2025
If you find white stripes in your next purchase of chicken breast, it's still likely safe to eat but may indicate something else about the protein.
By Shantella Huddleston March 17th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston March 16th, 2025
Coffee creamer is in many kitchens in the United States, but you're unlikely to consume it all at once. Here's how long it lasts once the container's opened.
By Shantella Huddleston March 16th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston March 12th, 2025
You may have heard of both bacon and pancetta, but how are these pork products actually different and what does it mean for the flavor and texture of your meal?
By Shantella Huddleston March 12th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston March 11th, 2025
Kefir is a fermented dairy product that contains plenty of probiotics, but this tart beverage doesn't last forever. Here's how long it's good for once opened.
By Shantella Huddleston March 11th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston March 8th, 2025
Lunch meat can be a great addition to your kitchen lineup, but how long will it really last once you've opened the package? Here's what to know.
By Shantella Huddleston March 8th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston March 6th, 2025
The exact formula of flavoring agents that go into a can of Dr Pepper is famously kept secret, but fans of the soda have some pretty good guesses.
By Shantella Huddleston March 6th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston March 5th, 2025
Caviar and tobiko both consist of salted, preserved fish eggs called roe, but beyond that initial similarity, the two products are very, very different.
By Shantella Huddleston March 5th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston March 3rd, 2025
The rind is the outer layer that grows as a cheese ages. There are different kinds of rinds, and many can be eaten. Here's what you need to know.
By Shantella Huddleston March 3rd, 2025
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Drink
By Shantella Huddleston March 2nd, 2025
While many use frozen coffee and frappe interchangeably, these delicious cold caffeine beverages each have a distinct preparation and an intriguing history.
By Shantella Huddleston March 2nd, 2025
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Grocery
By Shantella Huddleston March 1st, 2025
Though it was once popular amongst at least some customers, there's at least one variety of Trader Joe's chips that we're probably never going to get back.
By Shantella Huddleston March 1st, 2025
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Kitchen
By Shantella Huddleston February 27th, 2025
Removing the metallic taste that infiltrates some canned vegetables is actually pretty simple and requires just basic kitchen equipment and a little extra time.
By Shantella Huddleston February 27th, 2025
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Drink
By Shantella Huddleston February 27th, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 27th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston February 25th, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 25th, 2025
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Entertainment
By Shantella Huddleston February 24th, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 24th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston February 23rd, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 23rd, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston February 23rd, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 23rd, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston February 23rd, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 23rd, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston February 23rd, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 23rd, 2025
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Drink
By Shantella Huddleston February 22nd, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 22nd, 2025
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Grocery
By Shantella Huddleston February 19th, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 19th, 2025
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Drink
By Shantella Huddleston February 19th, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 19th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston February 17th, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 17th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston February 16th, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 16th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston February 16th, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 16th, 2025
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Facts
By Shantella Huddleston February 16th, 2025
By Shantella Huddleston February 16th, 2025
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