Carly Weaver
Location
Los Angeles, California
School
Pepperdine University
Expertise
Cookbook Recipes, Culinary Travel Destinations, LA Restaurants
- Carly has been to Italy seven times — it's her favorite place to travel, and one that's always fueled and inspired her love of food. She plans to study at a culinary academy in Florence later this year, and can't wait to get back.
- Determined to put all of her cookbooks to good use, Carly is the founder and host of a long-running Cookbook Club. Separately, in 2021 she cooked every recipe in Alison Roman's Dining In.
- Carly works part-time at a local cooking school, where she continues to expand her culinary knowledge and pursue her passion for all things food.
Experience
Throughout her digital marketing career, Carly has developed and written content in the food and beverage industry for clients like Nestle, DiGiorno, and Anheuser-Busch — contributing everything from brand manifestos and internal communications to social media copy and influencer campaign creative. For the past two years she's been freelance writing for a variety of food and travel websites, focusing on small businesses. With an undying love for food, restaurants, and travel, Carly writes about L.A. dining, food rankings, and travel eats on her personal blog. She's an avid home cook whose kitchen is chock-full of cookbooks and food puns.
Education
Carly studied at Pepperdine University, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications and graduating magna cum laude in 2011.
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Stories By Carly Weaver
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The martini is a beloved classic cocktail. Steadfast drinkers have their opinions, but the age-old question remains: should a martini be shaken or stirred?
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Many people may know about tapioca pudding or tapioca pearls at the bottom of your bubble tea. But what exactly is tapioca and how is it made?
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Usually, grocery shoppers are on the hunt for deals and may be looking for new items to try at home. Here's how Trader Joe’s can help you try something new.
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If you like corn dogs and you also like donuts, we think it's more than likely that you'll also enjoy this corn dog donut, invented by Okie Dokie Donuts.
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Pork chops make a great meal and can be cooked in a variety of ways, but you can easily over cook them. Here's a two-step method you must try.
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The idea of Michelin-rated restaurants is so prestigious that some may think they could never go into one. This London pub is an approachable alternative.
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If you're a martini drinker, you likely know the varieties. Shaken or stirred; with gin or vodka; dry or dirty. But have you tried this vermouth alternative?
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Cooking omelettes in the pan may seem like standard practice, but television personality and chef Alton Brown uses a panini press to make them in record time.
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There are a million ways to cook a fish, but there's one you likely haven't tried — roasting it whole. It's easier than you'd think and delicious, too.
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Do you want perfectly crispy fried eggs every time? You might want to swap your butter for olive oil. Here's why you want to try this technique.
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The next time you serve as the host for a get-together of friends, make sure to try out Alex Guarnaschelli's delicious recipe for pork osso buco.
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It takes a lot for restaurants to win Michelin stars. But what exactly do restaurants get judged on and how do they win the coveted award? Here's what it takes.
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A celebration and champagne go hand in hand and most enjoy the bubbly beverage. But, a Champagne Piña Colada cocktail? Yes, and it's popping off in London.
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P-nuff Crunch is a better-for-you, plant-based snack that caught Mark Cuban's attention on "Shark Tank" in 2020. But where is the company today?
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The best thing about pizza night is the endless possibilities when deciding what to get. If you want the most delicious pie, try this trick next time you order.
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If you want to make sure that you look like a tip-top chef at your next gathering of friends, be sure to try out this boiler trick often used by pros.
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Most of us have made a burger or two, and while they may be good, are they ever quite as good as a restaraunts? Maybe you're flipping your patty too many times.
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Whenever celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis travels to Italy, she makes sure to bring these five snacks back with her to share with family and friends.
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Everyone loves the air fryer. Here's why you should break yours out the next time you whip up some baked brie, and cook this creamy cheese to perfection.
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We can appreciate any meal eaten and enjoyed by Stanley Tucci, but the star says his 'last meal' is super chic, and we are here for it. Here are the deets.
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You may love organic groceries from Whole Foods but not be a fan of its crowds -- or prices. For more reasons than one, here's the best day to do the shopping.
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If you're interested in what makes some dirnks more coveted and expensive than others, you'll want to know the difference between cheap wines and value wines.
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Any time is a good time for hosting, and no party is complete without a cocktail! Here's why you need to carefully consider bitters when batching cocktails.
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Ina Garten is usually the one making decadent creations, but the celebrity chef did inspire a cake for The Milk Bar and Christina Tosi fills us in on it.
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Wine has been said to have health benefits, but gin? You might be surprised to learn that this alcohol does offer some blood flow-boosting benefits.
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What better way to top off your iced drink than with some cream or foam? The choice is yours to make. Here's what differentiates them next time you order.
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Does your choice of pasta pair better with a light buttery herb sauce or a hearty bolognese? Here's how to choose the best sauce for your pasta.