C.A. Pinkham
School
University Of Maryland-College Park
Expertise
Food History, Restaurants, Food Culture
- Colin has worked as a professional writer for nearly a decade after getting his start founding and running the Kitchenette sub-blog under the Gawker Media umbrella, where he started the popular Behind Closed Ovens restaurant stories series.
- He was once flown up by Ben & Jerry's to their headquarters to try new products.
- He is obsessed with trying every form of Mountain Dew known to man.
Experience
Colin is a freelance writer for Static Media. He has previously written for sites like Jezebel, Thrillist, Wonkette, FanByte, Jewish Currents, and FanBuzz. In addition to food, he has written in a variety of categories, including sports, video games, history, politics, and Jewish issues.
Education
Colin has a bachelor's degree in East Asian History from the University of Maryland-College Park.
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Stories By C.A. Pinkham
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Many sauces are offshoots of other sauces but vary slightly to bring their own flavors that enhance specific dishes. What exactly is bordelaise sauce?
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Most people who order a mission-style burrito will undoubtedly be satisfied by the end of their meal. So, what makes this San Francisco burrito unique?
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When seasoning your beef brisket you want to use a rub that will enhance the flavors in just the right way, so find out which ingredients to avoid.
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You know ceviche as the fun, citrusy seafood dish that is great with a margarita. For a twist, grapefruit is a punchy citrus that takes ceviche to a new level.
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Frangipane and marzipan might sound similar at first, but they're not interchangeable in baking - a look at the biggest difference between them reveals why.
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Portugal's culinary gem: batatas à murro - move over mashed potatoes for something a little gentler. A creamy delight in the world of spuds!
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We now know the winner of White Castle's 2023 Slider Showdown and it just so happens to be a chef who created a unique take on a brunch dish.
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If your onions have started growing green sprouts from the top, this is whether or not they're okay to eat, and why it happens to begin with.
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Leftover blooming onion can taste almost as good as eating it fresh. As long as you have an air fryer handy, it won't take long to get that crispiness back.
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You should try out grilling the ribeye cap. When cooked correctly, this flavorful cut is one of the most tender pieces of meat on the entire cow.
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Filipino fruit salad may start off as a simple mix of fruit, but it’s elevated by the use of sweetened condensed milk, which adds a creamy consistency.
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Have you ever gone to a McDonald's and noticed some location-specific exclusive menu items? Customers might love them, but corporate sure doesn't.
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Colas can function as more than refreshing drinks. These sugary, bubby sodas possess unique qualities that make them well-suited as a barbecue sauce add-in
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Our suspicions are confirmed! Yes, there is something special about those amazingly delicious slices of pickle on Chick-fil-A's classic sandwiches.
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Maryland is renowned for its seafood and its famous Old Bay seasoning goes with any fish. Combining it with butter could be all you need to flavor your dish.
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Oysters are a delicious delicacy that, despite what you may think, can be made and enjoyed at home. Here's how to perfectly smoke oysters on a gas grill.
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Chocolate isn't the obvious accompaniment to potato chips. But North Dakota tried it, and in doing so created a snack beloved locally and famed nationwide.
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In the 1960's, the space race was in full swing, which included developing meals for astronauts. Pillsbury played a key role in the creation of space food.
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Freshly cracked pepper may seem like a great way to sear your meat, but there are a few reasons you should consider other options before this one.
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The modifications are pretty extensive here, but the core conceit is that McDonald's is looking to keep its burgers from tasting dry or stale.
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You can find thousands of McDonald's locations worldwide, but if you're in one of these four African countries and craving a Big Mac, you may be out of luck.
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Mont Blanc, which gets its origin from one of France's most prominent cultural symbols, has been a staple on the menus of Parisian bakeries for over a century.
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While summer salads tend to be light and airy, winter salads, on the other hand, are all about hearty ingredients that carry you through cold weather.
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What's the difference between tacos and fajitas? These dishes share some similarities but also have plenty of differences and originate from different places.
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The prep technique for authentic New England steak tips may be the same wherever you go, but what's actually being cooked can differ more than you realize.
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Olive Garden is known for huge portions and unlimited breadsticks. But with all that food comes food waste. Find out how the chain handles its excess food.
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Our favorite foods have a long history of making us feel a certain way. But this is how the term 'comfort food' came to represent our most beloved dishes.