C.A. Pinkham
School
University Of Maryland-College Park
Expertise
Food History, Restaurants, Food Culture
- Colin has worked as a professional writer for nearly a decade after getting his start founding and running the Kitchenette sub-blog under the Gawker Media umbrella, where he started the popular Behind Closed Ovens restaurant stories series.
- He was once flown up by Ben & Jerry's to their headquarters to try new products.
- He is obsessed with trying every form of Mountain Dew known to man.
Experience
Colin is a freelance writer for Static Media. He has previously written for sites like Jezebel, Thrillist, Wonkette, FanByte, Jewish Currents, and FanBuzz. In addition to food, he has written in a variety of categories, including sports, video games, history, politics, and Jewish issues.
Education
Colin has a bachelor's degree in East Asian History from the University of Maryland-College Park.
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Stories By C.A. Pinkham
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An egg salad is already pretty versatile for marrying extra mix ins. But an ingredient that shouldn't be slept on is herbs; and there are plenty to choose from.
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Thai iced coffee and Vietnamese iced coffee are both satisfyingly cold beverages with a dose of caffeine, but these Southeast Asian beverages are not the same.
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The Red Bull Vodka cocktail is deceptively simple, so it's a surprise that it didn't show up on the bar scene sooner than it did. Its origin is fascinating.
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Like many well-known national dishes, biscuits and gravy has its roots in Southern cuisine. But how did the condiment get its nickname "sawmill"?
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If you love salt, you may be tempted to add a little more than the recipe calls for when cooking at home, but there are a few things to consider first.
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Cannellini beans are native to Peru, but have a decidedly Italian sounding name, but several other cultures played a role in the bean's etymology.
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Lamb can be an incredibly versatile meat, with lots of different cuts and different ways to cook them. But one cut in particular should never get near a grill.
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Maybe you've seen a movie clip depicting characters piling onto a plate from some kind of buffet. But how did these become a staple of the Las Vegas strip?
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Moon Mist isn't the only ice cream invention to come out of Canada, but it's arguably the most eye-catching. This eclectic flavor is a Nova Scotian staple.
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There are many similarities between soju and shochu. But there are just as many differences. Here's how to not get these two Asian spirits confused.
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Quaker Oats is a household name in the oatmeal biz, and it has been since the late 1800s. But did you know Quaker Oats used to sell a lot more than oatmeal?
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Today, you might see all sorts of ingredients in beer, but what you won't see is the addition of this one ingredient that once terrorized medieval Europe.
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Other than shape and cooking methods, hot dogs and bratwursts are very different. From their origins to how they're eaten, here's what sets them apart.
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Believe it or not, Ireland does not classify Subway's bread as actual bread, and there are some legitimate reasons for this. Here's what to know.
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Grape must and grape juice are both key to the wine-making process -- but what's the actual difference between them? We're here to explain it all.
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It's pretty easy to identify an Irish pub, as many of them bear names of people. And there's a very specific reason for this naming convention.
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Some things improve with age and, perhaps surprisingly, some cheeses are included in this old adage. And there's one that's aged for longer than all others.
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Not only can you cook shrimp straight from the freezer, but it's something shrimp fans should introduce to their cooking regimes for so many reasons.
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Dukkah and Za'atar are both powerhouse Middle Eastern seasoning blends. We're here to break down all the delicious differences between them.
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TikTok is abuzz with a video of a user enjoying a McDonald's elevated seafood sandwich. We're sorry to tell you, but this viral McOcean burger is probably fake.
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Pick-me-ups for athletes typically include sports drinks and energy chews, but back in the day, things were a little bit different.
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Sometimes, marketing teams strike gold and disseminate great promos for a product. The California Raisins is one of those, and it has some wacky origins.
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You might not know which company makes some of your favorite beers, and learning about its jaw-dropping profits and unexpected location might surprise you.
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While apizza can be considered a subtype of pizza, it is definitely distinct from the style you might be familiar with from somewhere like Domino's.
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Restaurant operations require a lot of staff, particularly in the kitchen. There are many positions, but what is a CDC, and what do they do?
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Even though pizza can definitely benefit from the added flavors of toppings, sometimes there can be too much of a good thing.
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Pressure cookers are an amazing gadget to have in your kitchen, but it's very important to keep yours clean and not store food in it for optimal results.