Dawn Hammon
Location
Corvallis, Oregon
School
Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR
Expertise
Food Waste Reduction, Budget Meals, Homemade Foods
- Dawn once spent a week at a culinary school in the Italian countryside.
- She's also served up dinner for four while backpacking in the wilderness.
- Her homemade waffle and chocolate chip cookie recipes are closely guarded family secrets.
Experience
Dawn has thrived in freelance writing and editorial roles for over fifteen years. It's a career that allows her to explore all her interests (namely travel, culture, and history) and then bring those experiences into the kitchen to share with others. She's written about professional cooking careers, delved into the origins of foods, and studied the food chain. She's incorporated this knowledge into thousands of articles for online publications such as Do It Yourself, Inhabitat, and Dave's Garden.
Education
Dawn holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Western Oregon University.
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Stories By Dawn Hammon
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A Bloody Mary usually comes with at least one garnish - but that doesn't mean you need to stop there. Green beans are a great addition to this classic cocktail!
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A hearty soup is a great way to cram plenty of vegetables into your diet. That experience will be made all the better if you follow these important tips.
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Pot roast is a comfort food classic, but you can give the dish a major upgrade with a canned soup that you probably already have in your pantry.
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Nothing is better than the charred smoky taste of food cooked on the grill. But before you light it up, there's one important safety tip to keep in mind.
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To get the best tasting and most texturally pleasing mac and cheese at home, there's one final step you shouldn't skip to ensure the best outcome.
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Move over Reese's, this grocery store brand dupe is one of the best copycats on the market and customers can't stop raving about it.
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If you're a big fan of math and an even bigger fan of booze (or vice versa), come along on a ride to find out how many shots are in a standard bottle of liquor.
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While pork butt and shoulder may appear to be very similar at first glance, the two cuts typically vary slightly in size, thickness, and fat content.
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The glass used to make Pyrex dishes was designed to withstand high heat and changes in temperatures. But can it stand up to the intense heat of a broiler?
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Chicken is notorious for carrying potentially harmful bacteria that can make you sick. To avoid getting ill, this is the absolute minimum safe temperature.
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Like dirty martinis? Then you just might love a smooth swap for olive brine: feta brine. Try this tip for a creative variation on a classic cocktail.
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Although it might seem like a curious choice, when you're hankering for the creamiest dairy-free pasta dish possible, bean broth is the ideal solution.
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Soft cake and sparkling white wine can be paired beyond side-by-side on celebration tables. Add the bubbly beverage to batter for a delightfully fluffy cake.
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There's nothing better than the smell and taste of freshly picked basil. There is a way to preserve much of that incredible flavor with one freezing method.
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From pint, goblet, and tulip glasses, beer vessels have design elements that make them great for specific beers. This is the best beer glass for light ales.
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Buying produce in jars is a great way to accumulate handy reusable containers. But to rid the vessel of its label can be a chore. Here's how to shift them.
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The microwave is ubiquitous when it comes to today's kitchens and we're here to help you determine if over the range or countertop is right for you.
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You may notice different terms on various labels if you know and appreciate whiskey. What exactly does the term 'small batch bourbon' really mean?
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If you want your Bolognese sauce to be creamy and packed with flavor, the celebrity chef claims this one ingredient will do the trick.
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If you find yourself needing to send cookies to a special someone through the mail, there's a tip you need to keep in mind to maintain their integrity.
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Whether you've ordered takeout tamales or made a big batch yourself at home, it's likely some will end up in your freezer. Here's the best way to thaw them.
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Who says s'mores are the only dessert made for roasting over a fire? If you want to make warm and gooey Rice Krispies treats, break out your grill.
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Cooking a roux for a gumbo takes time to achieve its distinctive brown color. But you don't want to overdo it. Here's the best way to prevent it from burning.
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The invention of the chicken nugget is widely credited to a Cornell professor in the 1960s. But who first decided to make them dinosaur-shaped?
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There are a multitude of ways you can use up stale bread. One of the best is turning them into croutons. So, why does stale bread do a better job than fresh?
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Fasnachts stand apart from other donuts. Here's what to know about their centuries-old backstory -- and why most people only eat them once per year.
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French door refrigerators are especially popular right now, but what makes their design unique? Here's why many consumers see them as more efficient.