Rolland Judd - The Takeout

Location

Grand Junction, Colorado

School

Boise State University

Expertise

Indian Cuisine, Kitchen Gadgets, Cooking Hacks

Rolland is a culinary professional with over fifteen years of experience.
He trained through the Global Chef program where he learned about unique food and food preparation techniques from chefs in countries such as China, Jamaica, Vietnam, Sweden, Finland, and more.
Rolland also specially trained in cooking Indian cuisine by acclaimed chefs Naveen Anchanta and Ragid Jaggi.

Experience

Rolland worked as a professional in the culinary industry for over fifteen years. After getting his feet wet as a line cook, he traveled to the East Coast where he assumed managerial roles, accelerated his food education, and, for the first time in his life, tasted fresh ocean fare. Once he'd had his fill of fresh seafood, Rolland migrated inland to landlocked Colorado where he worked in various culinary establishments, from time-tested community staples to brand-new endeavors sparked from the dreams of aspiring restaurateurs. After staying strong in the culinary world through 2020, Rolland moved to beautiful Palisade wine country where he decided it was time to hang up the apron and trade the knife for a pen, utilizing his skills with the written word to write about his culinary journey and knowledge.

Education

Rolland has a bachelor's degree in English from Boise State University.

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Stories By Rolland Judd

The Very First Step You Can't Skip Before Cooking With Beer (But Many People Do)

Cooking with beer is a great way to impart some robust flavor, but it's not always clear how it'll affect the dish. This is one step you simply can't skip.
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The Quick And Easy Fix To A Dish Made Too Bitter By Beer

Beer can seem like a good addition for certain dishes, but sometimes, it can result in a bitter taste. Follow this expert's advice for a quick and easy fix.
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Your Ribs Will Turn Out Chewy Every Time If You Skip This Important Step

At their best, ribs melt right off the bone without you barely touching them. If your ribs keep turning out chewy, this step is one you'll want to take note of.
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The BBQ Sauce Red Flag That Can Scream Poor Quality At A Restaurant

We'd dunk everything in our favorite sauce, but its a red flag regarding the quality of the grub if a restaurant opens the floodgates for its barbecue sauce.
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Olive Garden Just Brought Back 2 Of Its Most Requested Discontinued Menu Items

Olive Garden's menu has changed over the years. These two popular dishes are coming back to the Italian chain after fans petitioned for their return.
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The Homemade Coffee Creamer Mistake That's Leaving Your Drink Watery

Making coffee creamer at home gives you more control over its sugar content and flavor profile while also saving money, but this mistakes leaves it watery.
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Why Your Steakhouse Chef Might Be Offended By This Sauce Request (And What To Ask For Instead)

A steakhouse meal should be a culinary celebration, not a dig at the chef. Skip the store-bought steak sauce, and try a unique complement to the dish, instead.
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Why San Francisco Is Suing 10 Major American Food Companies

San Francisco has just announced a lawsuit against ten major American food companies. Here's everything you need to know about this legal dispute.
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The Sam's Club Chocolate Shoppers Swear By Is A Must-Grab For Affordable Holiday Sweets

Sam's Club has a chocolate product that is an absolute must for anyone who prefers making their sweets at home over the holidays. Here's what to look for.
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The Best Mayo To Use For Tuna Salad Probably Isn't The One In Your Fridge

For the richest, creamiest, tangiest tuna salad, look beyond your fridge and source this fully loaded mayo brand for the biggest, boldest flavor.
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Say Goodbye To Space Problems In The Fridge With A Simple Organization Tip

A disorganized refrigerator turns cooking and even snacking into a bit of a chore. Here's what you need to make fridge storage much more efficient.
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The Texas Roadhouse Fish Dish That Employees Highly Recommend

Texas Roadhouse is more commonly known for its steaks and rolls, but that's not all that's on the menu. This fish dish comes highly recommended by the staff.
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Why Restaurant Lasagna Tastes So Much Better Than Homemade

Bake lasagna that tastes like it came straight out of a professional kitchen with the right oven temp and ingredients for restaurant quality lasagna at home.
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Why You Should Always Pass On Bottled Hot Sauce At Mexican Restaurants

Like many eateries, Mexican restaurants often provide customers with condiments, from salsas to hot sauces. Do yourself a favor and stay away from the latter.
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The Easy Serving Method That'll Make Thanksgiving Dinner A Lot Less Stressful

Make Thanksgiving a lot less stressful with the easy serving method that feeds a crowd, and lets each guest choose what foods they want, when they want them.
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Your Oven Isn't Actually The Best Method For Baking Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes can come out of the oven looking less than ideal, which is why it isn't actually the best option. Here's how the experts recommend cooking them.
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Why You Should Never Store Coffee Beans In The Fridge

No one enjoys coffee beans that have gone bad, but if you thought storing them in the fridge fixes that problem, you're in for a rude awakening.
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Avoid A Dry Thanksgiving Turkey With This Cheap Tool

Tired of your Thanksgiving turkey coming out of the oven dry? Use this affordable tool to avoid such a fate (spoiler: you'll likely be thankful you used it).
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The Type Of Wine Ina Garten Recommends Serving With Your Thanksgiving Feast

Ina Garten is more known for her excellent taste in food, but wine simply comes with the territory. For Thanksgiving, these are the wines she recommends.
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For A Juicier Steak, Never Do This While Searing

Cook the juiciest steak at home by skipping the one technique we're all tempted to try in order to get the crustiest pan sear on every last inch of the beef.
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The Steak Cooking Mistake To Avoid, Unless You Want Dried Out Meat

Cooking steak can go haywire in seemingly countless ways, but our expert sets you on solid footing in front of your grill so the meat isn’t a dried-out mess.
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You're Probably Flavoring Tuna Steaks Completely Wrong — Here's The Easy Fix

Lots of recipes call for this common cooking technique, but you might actually be making a mistake if you're preparing your tuna steaks this way.
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Slow Cooker Poultry Has So Much More Flavor When You Position The Bird This Way

A great slow cooker chicken recipe is about more than seasonings and ingredients. The way you arrange the poultry has a huge impact on the final dish.
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Up Your Sweet Potato Game This Holiday Season With This Easy Slicing Technique

Sweet potatoes usually only feature in one or two dishes on a holiday spread, but it doesn't have to be this way. Mix things up with this easy technique.
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The New Trader Joe's Mini Find That Makes The Perfect Stocking Stuffer

Trader Joe's is gearing up for the holidays by releasing a limited time offer of this cute, little product that would actually make a great stocking stuffer.
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The Italian Pasta Brands Americans Might Be Paying Double For Soon

The latest headlines on tariffs have pasta lovers scrambling for the shelves as Italian pasta brands get threatened with a hefty tariff hike come January.
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The Best Homemade Iced Tea Starts With The Water

Brewing a perfect pitcher of iced tea requires more than just high-quality tea leaves and plenty of ice. You also need the right kind of water.
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