Allie Ward
Location
Warminster, Pennsylvania
School
Rider University, New York University
Expertise
Plant-based Eating, Restaurant Reviews, Food Psychology
- Allie wrote an entire graduate school thesis paper on the psychology behind the last meal in the criminal justice system.
- As a plant-based pescatarian, Allie is obsessed with finding creative and alternative protein sources.
- She once spent a year covering foodborne illnesses for an infectious disease publication.
Experience
Allie is a freelance writer for Static Media. She has more than a decade of journalism experience under her belt, ranging from penning restaurant reviews for her local newspaper to covering elections for a national media outlet. She spent 12 years working in the restaurant industry and is a self-proclaimed foodie on a personal quest for the perfect marinara sauce recipe.
Education
Allie has a bachelor's degree from Rider University and a master's degree in journalism from New York University.
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Stories By Allie Ward
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The second you detect that your delicious food may have begun to burn, there isn't a moment to lose. You can salvage the dish if you act quickly.
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You'll almost never see a McDonald's worker sitting down on the job. Is standing while working an official company policy or a matter of efficiency?
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Eating fish may bring lots of health benefits, but the smell won't win you many friends. This trick will ensure dinner guests stick around for longer.
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Chefs traditionally have several rules for ordering fish that have varying levels of credibility. However, one pro-approved guideline holds true.
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Need room-temperature butter in a flash? This quick and easy microwave trick will soften it up without leaving a messy puddle of grease to clean up.
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Kale can be tough to chew, but makes a delicious salad with the right treatment. Next time you approach this veggie, give it extra love with a heated dressing.
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Potato salad is a staple at picnics, barbecues, and other get-togethers. However, it's also susceptible to contamination, so use caution when leaving it out.
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Aldi customers in the UK have access to a whole line of McDonald's copycats including hash browns and chicken nuggets, and we're super envious.
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The challenge of how to store live lobster while maintaining its freshness poses an issue for seafood lovers, but thankfully there's a straightforward method.
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Grocery retailer Aldi has developed a cult following in the United States, complete with an online fan club that boasts 2 million deal-loving members.
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We all know Aldi as the budget-friendly grocery store with 90% private-label items. This is how its food displays help keep costs down and customer service up.
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Nothing is worse than spending money on fresh produce only to find it goes bad before you use it. Here's what to do with food that's on the brink of going bad.
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You can't simply stroll into an Olive Garden, sit down, and declare, "I'll have the unlimited breadsticks only, please." You must purchase a meal.
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Cooking requires using a lot of dishes, which means using a lot of space. This saucepan hack will save space by eliminating the need for a spoon rest.
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Making healthy snacks if you have a sweet tooth can be tricky. For your next craving, chocolate-covered cucumbers are the refreshing dessert you'd never expect.
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As the popularity of Aldi has grown, several states still don't have one. These are the requirements that dictate whether your area is eligible for an Aldi.
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Freezers soak up far more than you'd expect, which can result in smelly ice no one wants to add to a drink. Find out how to avoid this pitfall for fresh ice.
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Pretty much anyone who orders or makes a sandwich dreads having to deal with a soggy one. Luckily, one toasting hack will save your eating experience.
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If you're looking for a corn-cooking shortcut and want to toss a few cobs in the microwave, you might be wondering whether you should shuck them first.
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If you've already mastered the many conventional methods of cooking meat and wondered whether your dishwasher would work, here's what you should know.
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Even if you've already heard of German chocolate cake, you may be wondering what makes it unique from traditional chocolate cake. Here's what to know.
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If you're looking for American cheese that closely resembles the kind used by McDonald's, here's what one former corporate chef wants you to know.
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you never asked your server at Olive Garden to stop grating complimentary cheese? Here's what to know.
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If you've ever wondered whether McDonald's exclusively uses real beef for its burgers, there are a few important facts you should be aware of.
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Nobody enjoys a soggy dish slopped straight from the slow cooker. Thankfully, there's a simple paper towel hack that you can rely on to ace your recipe.
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If you've ever shopped at Aldi, you may have noticed that the cashiers aren't on their feet while tallying up your items. Here's why that is.
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If you've ever used a canned ingredient in a recipe and wondered whether it was safe to store in the fridge in its original container, here's what to know.