School
Ringling College of Art and Design, The Portland Actors Conservatory
Expertise
Los Angeles Food Culture, Ice Cream, Culinary Tourism
- Lauren has been writing since she was 13. Just check out her first tear-stained journal with the Boys II Men lyrics about the middle school crush she never even spoke to.
- She is passionate about ice cream, desserts, and putting the two together. She invented an ultra-creamy, sugar-free chocolate sorbet that tastes like fudge and gelato had a baby. Patent pending.
- A Los Angeles local, she's obsessed with food culture there and anywhere she travels. She wrote an award-winning short film because #Hollywood.
Experience
Lauren grew up on hearty Pennsylvania Dutch cooking (potatoes, meat, corn, more potatoes, shoofly pie), and has since welcomed green, leafy vegetables onto her plate. She wrote a blog about life in Los Angeles, and has contributed as a writer to nutrition and wellness brand EQLBRM, as well as celebrity and women's lifestyle outlet The List. She has also written relatable and easily-digestible content for financial outlets, copy for interior design magazines, and she has edited for Static Media for several years. While she wishes her superpowers would manifest as native-level fluency in every language, it appears that her talents lie, instead, in weaving her sense of humor into her writing, and also knowing exactly where the cookie crumbles and caramel ripples are located in a pint of ice cream.
Education
Lauren has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design.
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Is skipping the mixing bowl actually easier when baking, or does it create more hassle? Here’s what to know before stirring batter in your pan.
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You may think that $70 is a steep price to pay for olive oil. However, one taste of this award-winning, imported olive oil might make you change your mind.
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Olive Garden keeps a staggering number of breadsticks on hand daily for customers. According to Reddit, the total may surprise even the biggest fans.
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Aldi usually sticks the landing on its products despite being affordable, but these cinnamon rolls have customers divided. It's a love it or hate it situation.
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Many a celebrity have put their stamp of approval on what constitutes a great martini, but Kris Jenner's version shines among them for its boldness.
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Texas Roadhouse is famous and beloved by longtime customers for its steaks, which is lucky because the chain's desserts are nothing to write home about.
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When you make as many fries as McDonald's does, a little innovation is necessary. Discover the efficient method the fast food giant uses to cut its fries.
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The list of must-haves from Costco is long and includes everything from cheese to chicken nuggets. But Reddit thinks this snack is one of the chain's best bets.
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Discover the Costco party foods you should always order ahead of the holidays that will save you stress and keep your celebration running smoothly.
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Picking the best burritos in LA is a tall order. But whether you prefer them trad, trendy, Tex Mex, or breakfast style, these are the ones to try.
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Whether you are in it for the story or have a penchant for extra-boozy drinks, this might just be the strongest cocktail you can order at a bar.
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Ready to take your angel food cake to the next (even more heavenly) level? Here's an easy old school upgrade that will make each slice pop with flavor.
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If you've never grilled avocados during a backyard cookout, it's about time to start. Here's how an expert suggests charring this creamy fruit.
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Texas sheet cake is a Southern staple, but what makes it different from other cake recipes? We did some digging to uncover the history of this iconic dessert.
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Despite the thick glass bottles and shelf-stability, wine is a lot more sensitive than you might think. A hot car can actually ruin your vino.
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Sometimes the least intuitive food tricks actually make the most sense. That's certainly the case here with a tip for making chocolate cake extra moist.
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Customers used to love this menu item at Culver's, until 2023 when they changed the core ingredient, and people have been complaining ever since.
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If you show up to a dinner party with this particular dish, you'll be committing a serious faux pas, according to the Barefoot Contessa herself.
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Cruises aren't meant to be regretted. So, if you want to reduce your chances of that outcome, you might want to steer clear of any soft cheeses on offer.
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We absolutely condone eating pizza straight from the refrigerator, but those leftovers are also delicious when repurposed in a creative way.
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Just when you thought hot dogs couldn't get any better, there's a way to take them to a whole new level. Use this side dish hot dog mash up to replace the bun.
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There are lots of brilliant kitchen tools that make our lives so much easier. But this particular utensil is a huge waste of time and space.
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Cheerios are often a bit bland. But they do not have to be, especially with this one vintage hack; trust us, it'll completely transform your Cheerios.
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Crank up the flavor of your favorite banana bread recipe without even trying by paying more attention to the star ingredient: the bananas.
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Do you cheese up your marshmallows? Well, leave it to TikTok to create a cheesy marshmallow treat that forever divides the internet.
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If you're eager to experiment with your baking in the kitchen, then just know it's possible to make a delicious cheesecake dish for less than $10.
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The pickleback comes as separate whiskey and pickle brine shots, but you can keep the party going with the perfect beer. So which brew works best?
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