Juliet Kahn
Expertise
Ice Cream, Cuban Cuisine, Cookbook History
- Juliet has been perfecting her recipe for rice and beans since she was a middle schooler.
- She scours used bookstores for cookbooks published before 1960.
- Her favorite part of any vacation is trying unique local desserts.
Experience
Juliet has been writing about local food, cutting-edge restaurants, and food history since she was a teenager. She has been a professional writer since 2014, and spent a number of years reviewing graphic cookbooks and food-centric comics for Publishers Weekly. She has been writing and editing for The Daily Meal since 2023.
Education
Juliet has a bachelor's degree in political science from Hampshire College.
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Stories By Juliet Kahn
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Some steakhouses turn the spud into an unparalleled dish, while others fumble the opportunity. Here are the best to order, and those you can just avoid.
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Is a side of mashed potatoes your favorite thing about eating at a steakhouse? These restaurants offer the best, from light and creamy to loaded with toppings!
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Baked potatoes are easily made yet versatile side dishes that pop up on a number of restaurants' menus, but which chain does them best? Here's what we think.
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Costco is a great place to buy all kinds of household items at a tidy price, and some of the foods they stock are hidden gems. Here are some of our top picks.
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Pre-made pie crusts can take the hassle out of baking a pie, provided you pick a good crust. We've ranked a bunch based on reviews and our own experience.
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There's no shortage of boxed cornbread mixes in the grocery aisles, and if you're wondering which to choose, we've ranked them worst to first.
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You can get just about anything shipped to you these days, even fresh fruit. We checked out a lot of fruit delivery companies, and here are the best.
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Flaxseed is both delicious and nutritious. Its toasty, nutty taste can up the flavor of everything from pizza to salad -- and adding it into the mix is easy.
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Pine nuts have various health benefits and have been used in recipes for centuries. Check out our ultimate guide to these mighty little treats.
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McDonald's ice cream is enduringly popular, but fans have questions. Is it ice cream or soft serve? Why are the machines always down? Here are the answers.
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Costco is famous for its delicious baked goods, but their offerings sometimes come and go. Some are still missed long after the stores no longer sell them.
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Olive Garden has served numerous distinctive dishes over the years, but not all of them stuck around. Here are a few of the best ones they don't serve anymore.
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Not every frozen dinner is created equal. Some are sumptuous symphonies of flavor, texture, and convenience. Others are miserably bland hunks of edible matter.
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Buying seafood can be tricky and quickly becomes evident when it's past its prime. Here are the eight best places to buy fish and where to skip.
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While pancakes are found in plenty of chain restaurants, few turn out a truly exceptional stack. If you're craving the perfect pancake, check out these spots.
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You've likely tasted many fast food fried chicken sandwiches, but some are better than others. This ranking will help you choose your next order wisely.
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Fast food sides are sometimes just as good as the entrees they're served with. If you're looking for a good coleslaw, these are the places you should go first.
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Did you know Aldi has a ton of products on its shelves that are copycat versions of popular brand-name items? Here are the ones you'll want to try immediately.
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There are a multitude of pork cuts that can send the buyer's head into a spin when deciding. Well, fear not, as here are 10 cuts to avoid and 10 to buy.
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If you're craving some mac and cheese, check out our ranking of the best fast food mac and cheese out there.
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Canned carrots are a quick and easy addition to dishes as well as a tasty snack on their own. Here are some of the best brands you should be stocking up on.
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From floral concoctions to savory oddities, we're taking a look at the 15 ice cream flavors you never see on the menu - and why you might want to try them.
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You're probably aware of craft beer, but have you heard about craft soda? If not, you're missing out. Here are the best craft sodas you can buy.
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Canned chickpeas can be a tasty food, but not all are created equal. So, we put together a list of seven of the best and worst brands to buy and avoid.
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Haagen-Dazs is known for its deliciously creamy ice cream. But with so many tasty flavors, how do you decide which to try first? We ranked them to help you out.
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When a lot of people think about snacking, they think of any number of different Hostess products. But not all products are created equal. We rank them.
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Nature Valley's bars are available in several different flavors. Some of these flavors are incredibly delicious, while others should be avoided completely.