Kuamel Stewart
Location
Los Angeles, California
School
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Expertise
Fast Food, Soul Food, Snack Foods
- Kuamel was a barista at New York City's Angelika Film Center.
- He worked as a wine delivery driver for three years at John & Pete's Fine Wine & Spirits – a small business pillar of West Hollywood since 1938.
- As a fun, delicious weekend ritual, Kuamel once cooked and ate nachos every Saturday for nearly a year.
Experience
Kuamel joined Static Media in 2022 as a web stories developer. He created Google stories for hundreds of articles published by Static Media's food brands, including Tasting Table, Daily Meal, and Mashed. Through his work on these pieces, he learned about various cuisines, recipes, restaurants, celebrity chefs, cooking hacks, and food history. In 2023, Kuamel became a news writer for Daily Meal.
Education
Kuamel has a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Stories By Kuamel Stewart
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If you want your stew to have just enough salty flavor so it doesn't overpower your stew, you should never wait until your stew is about done to salt it.
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When you are ready to warm up your tasty mac and cheese leftovers, you should do so in the toaster oven. Surprised? Here's why you should go for it.
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Baking bread at home is easy once you get the hang of it, but one common mistake involving salt could throw off the entire process before it's even finished.
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Who knew that banana peels were so versatile? Forget Mario Kart, save those peels for your next homemade cake batter and you won't be disappointed.
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Wrapping a sandwich in plastic wrap or foil is setting yourself up for disappointment. Here's why those materials fall short, and what to use instead.
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When Costco debuted its chocolate peanut butter pie, members of the bulk retailer had strong reactions to the price. The pie is back, and so are the comments.
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A lot of biscuit recipes call for cold butter in the dough, but if you're looking for something less flaky and more cakey, then check our temperature tip.
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Making roasted potatoes at home is an easy and delicious addition to a healthy dinner, but crowding your potatoes could lead to unwanted results.
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Tortilla soup is one of the most flavorful soups that you can enjoy, and it's about to get a whole lot tastier using this specific oil tip we have.
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As a renowned culinary legend, Jacques Pépin's tips are invaluable, which is why you should follow his lead of incorporating these in clam chowder.
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Coldest claim to make water bottles like no other: Its main function is to keep your beverage colder for longer. Here's the lowdown on the Shark Tank hopefuls.
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Your early-morning coffee run is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Dunkin' is leaping into spring with a host of new menu items available for a limited time.
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Are we right in saying that sometimes pizza tastes even better the next day? But there's no reason to eat it cold if you have this handy appliance.
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You can cook cornbread in your air fryer in just 30 minutes. All you have to do is make the batter, transfer it to a baking pan, and load it in your air fryer.
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Worldwide cuisines have their own recipes that come with their own histories. During Black History Month, we wanted to know: What really defines soul food?
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Duff Goldman rose to prominence as an expert cake decorator in "Ace Of Cakes." Use his helpful cake writing tip to create legible messages on your bakes.
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Have you been making carrot cake wrong this whole time? Swapping just one ingredient in your recipe could result in the best carrot cake you've ever had.
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Trying to get your chicken-fried steak as crispy as possible? Using cornstarch as part of the preparation process will lead to a crispness you'll adore.
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Costco's food court is one of its most popular features. The retail giant may be coming out with another new sandwich, but it's receiving mixed reviews online.
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What food enthusiast doesn't appreciate a good viral food video? There's a good reason why green beans in a bag are having a moment on TikTok.
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If you want your fries to be especially delicious and appetizing, don't remove the potato skins when you cook them - the skin adds texture and flavor.
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When putting paper towels in the microwave, it's important to use certain timing intervals to keep you safe and prevent the paper from overheating.
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Fried chicken sandwiches are a classic unbeatable dish when made right. Chef Bob Bennet spoke with Daily Meal to share how to upgrade your next one.
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To get the best contrasting textures out of your BLT sandwich, skip toasting your bread. It will result in a tastier end result.
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Enjoying a fresh cup of brew is a treat, and the devices available to make them are plentiful. If you own a moka pot, here's the best way to clean it.
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By dusting your homemade fried rice with a small amount of sugar, it will develop a mildly sweet flavor that will taste like you bought it from a takeout joint.
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One ingredient you may not have thought of adding to your boxed mac and cheese that will take it from satisfying to incredible is a little bit of BBQ sauce.