Cheryl Kochenderfer - The Takeout

Location

Buenos Aires, Argentina

School

San Francisco State University

Expertise

Solo Vacations, Budget Travel, Digital Nomad Lifestyles

Cheryl dove headfirst into solo travel at a young age, spending her junior year of high school studying in Spain.
She's visited almost all the continents, with the exception of Antarctica.
She enjoys calligraphy and has learned four different writing systems: Arabic, Korean, Cyrillic, and, of course, the Latin alphabet.

Experience

Cheryl was born in Spain, raised in California, and has spent most of her life abroad. She spent a decade teaching internationally before realizing she preferred being behind-the-scenes writing. While she enjoys planning the occasional road trip or weekend getaway, she has a soft spot for slow travel and spontaneous adventures. She's explored Taiwan's mountains and waterfalls by motorbike, eaten her way through the country of Georgia, and hitchhiked through New Zealand. Currently, she calls Buenos Aires home, where you can find her cafe hopping, wine tasting, and visiting all the street fairs.

Education

Cheryl has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a California Teaching Credential from San Francisco State University. She has certifications in nutritional therapy and English language instruction.

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Stories By Cheryl Kochenderfer

Grocery

Grocery By Cheryl Kochenderfer

Store-Bought Multigrain Breads Made With Questionable Ingredients

Store-bought multigrain bread might seem like a healthy option, but it turns out many of these products contain questionable ingredients. We take a closer look.
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Exclusives

Exclusives By Cheryl Kochenderfer

12 Foods You Should Never Buy Frozen

Frozen foods can be a real time saver, but not all products are a good choice. Find out which frozen items to skip for optimal texture and taste.
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Grocery

Grocery By Cheryl Kochenderfer

The Biggest Kirkland Signature Flops In Costco History

Costco's Kirkland Signature products have some big hits -- and also some misses for a variety of reasons. Here's some Signature flops you might not know about.
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Grocery

Grocery By Cheryl Kochenderfer

11 Things That Could Get You Kicked Out Of Costco

Though Costco is fairly lenient, there are some things that can absolutely get you kicked out of the store, and even banned. Here are the ones to know.
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Cook

Cook By Cheryl Kochenderfer

14 Canned Foods That Make Delicious Baked Potato Toppings

Baked potatoes are perfect for the colder months, but a plain baked potato isn't all that exciting. Try out some of these canned foods as toppings, instead.
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Cook

Cook By Cheryl Kochenderfer

13 Cheese Grater Mistakes You Need To Stop Making

Cheese graters are a very helpful kitchen tool for grating cheese, but there are some mistakes you may be making with it that you should stop making.
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Cook By Cheryl Kochenderfer

17 Ingredients That Will Upgrade Your Tomato Sandwiches

Tomato sandwiches are awesome -- but let's face it, they can be bland in the flavor department. Here's a bunch of ingredients that will do just the trick.
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Cook By Cheryl Kochenderfer

Avoid Putting These Foods And Scraps Down Your Drain At All Costs

Nobody wants their drain to be stinky and clogged from random food scraps. These are the foods and scraps you should avoid putting down your drain.
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Grocery

Grocery By Cheryl Kochenderfer

Canned Foods You Should Avoid At All Costs

Based on taste and texture, these are the canned foods that you should probably avoid at all costs, unless you have a personal penchant for them.
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