Jessica A. Scott
School
University Of Louisville
Expertise
Italian Food And Culture, Southern Cooking, Sweets And Desserts
- Jessica's first travel book, How to Be an American in Italy, is a bestseller on Amazon.
- She has traveled to almost every region in Italy, sampling the food and honing her pasta-making skills.
- She has never met a dessert she didn't like and spends her free time trying out every cookie, cake, and brownie recipe she can find.
Experience
Jessica Scott grew up with Southern comfort food in Kentucky but also quickly embraced Italy's delectable food and culture when she moved there in 2020. In addition to being a foodie all her life, she has also been a writer, novelist, and editor for over 15 years. Her bestselling travel book and its accompanying blog have been helping expats and travelers from the U.S. learn how to eat like an Italian and fit in in Italy since 2020.
Education
Jessica has bachelor's degrees in English and humanities from the University of Louisville. She is also a certified English as a foreign language (EFL) instructor.
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Stories By Jessica A. Scott
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Canned baby corn is way more versatile than you might expect. From pickling to deep frying, we're taking a look at 11 delicious ways to use it.
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If you are like many people, buttermilk is not something you always have on hand. But that's okay! Fortunately there are plenty of substitutes you can use.
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Hydrogen water and alkaline water come with a variety of health claims, but do they work? Here's an explanation of what they are, and their differences.
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A good breading is a must-have for fried or baked chicken, but breading that chicken isn't as easy as it seems. Avoid these mistakes for the best results.
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Eating the same ham sandwich every day isn't very satisfying, but there's no need to settle. These tips will turn it into a lunch you actually look forward to.
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By looking at the calendar, you can get better deals and better quality meat, as certain types of meat are best bought during certain seasons or holidays.
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If you can only get either a food processor or a blender, this article will help you figure out when you should opt for the former or the latter.
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Easily available, canned tomatoes are an excellent thing to keep in the pantry. Here's a guide to all you should know about this ever-useful kitchen staple.
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I'm only a little embarrassed to say that I've made nearly every mistake there is to make when using yeast. I'm here to tell you how to avoid these mistakes.
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Spam is a wonderfully versatile food -- but it's also remarkably easy to screw up. We're taking a look at common Spam cooking mistakes and how to avoid them.
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In many ways, colomba is similar to panettone, but with a few noticeable, and very sweet, differences. Read on to find out what those differences are.
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Sweet and sour sauce is a tasty addition to a variety of dishes -- here's everything you need to know about how to use it, how to store it, and more.
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You might regularly cook with canned and frozen foods, but do you know what separates them? We're here to reveal what makes these kitchen staples distinct.
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Buying sausage may seem simple, but if you don't take a few potential mistakes into consideration first, you could end up with some regrets.
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Adding a few canned ingredients to your homemade scrambled eggs could add more unique flavor and texture to breakfast than you might expect.
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As bread-based dishes with toppings, pizza and focaccia are pretty similar. But there are major differences between the two, and we're here to explain them.
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Cheesecakes are a notoriously difficult dessert to make at home, but avoiding these mistakes puts you one step closer to achieving the perfect baked treat!
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Not all cheesecake is the same, and while you may have tasted both regular and New York-style cheesecake, you may not have known the difference at the time.
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Baking soda is a kitchen powerhouse -- but it can still be a bit tricky to use. We're taking a look at the most common mistakes people make with it.
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Peeps, those marshmallowy delights once limited to Easter, are now sold year-round in a variety of flavors ... some of which were a bit too outside the box.
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In ancient times, onions were thought to have magical healing powers, but now, we know that they mostly just make a darn good aromatic in various dishes.
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Freeze-drying food involves a lot of science, but it can be pretty easy, provided you avoid a few common errors while you're making your astronaut ice cream.
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Stir frying vegetables is a great idea -- most of the time. We're taking a look at the best veggies to toss in your wok, and the absolute worst.
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Washing fruits and vegetables in your kitchen at home may seem like a simple task, but you could be making common but harmful mistakes along the way.
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From where to find geoduck to the many exquisite dishes you can make with this seafood, here's everything you need to know about this uniquely shaped clam.
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Though you may have never heard of andouille sausage by name, you may have eaten it before without even knowing it. Here's how it's made and used in cooking.
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There is a lot to learn about this dish. Let's take a deep dive and see what we can learn about one of the world's favorite ways to eat chicken.