Jessica A. Scott
School
University Of Louisville
Expertise
Italian Food & Culture, Southern Cooking, Sweets & Desserts
- Jessica's bestselling book "How to Be an American in Italy" 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.
- 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 joined Static Media in 2023 and has written for Mashed and The Daily Meal. She grew up with Southern comfort food in Kentucky but 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 been a writer, novelist, and editor for over 15 years.
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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Homemade donuts are a delicious treat worth making, but these common mistakes can cause problems with your dough's rise and texture, among other things.
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A good dessert is a satisfying treat, and using one of these canned foods to prepare one is an easy option when you're low on time and energy.
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Blueberries are tasty, nutritious ... and surprisingly tricky to use. For the best results with your next batch of the fruit, avoid these common mistakes.
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Bananas and plantains look similar, but they're actually pretty different -- and they have very divergent uses. We're here to break it all down for you.
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There is a lot of misinformation floating around about egg salad, so we looked to the pros to clear things up and debunk some of the most common myths.
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We all love the versatile and nutritious canned tuna, but let's switch things up and try a canned sardine salad, a canned clam pasta, or a canned herring taco!
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You're likely familiar with one of the best man-made wonders of the culinary world: imitation crab. What you might not be familiar with is how to store it.
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Herbs are essential to many delicious dishes. But it's easy to screw up using them. We're taking a look at the most common mistakes everyone makes with them.
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Densely nutritious and good for your heart and brain, cashews can be much more than just a snack food. Here's what happens if you add them to your daily diet
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On those nights where you can't bring yourself to turn on the stove or microwave, we've got you covered with these canned snacks, entrees, and desserts.
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Whether you buy your shell beans fresh or dried, they require a little extra time and attention if you're going to store, prep, and cook them properly.
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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.