Chris Day
School
SUNY Empire State College, Rouxbe Culinary School, T. Colin Campbell Center For Nutrition Studies, Elephant Journal Writing, Mindful Social Media Academy
Expertise
Vegan Cooking, Plant-Based Nutrition, Food History
- Chris Day wrote for Daily Meal as a freelance news writer from October 2022 until February 2023 and, after a brief hiatus, returned to Daily Meal in July 2024.
- She has previously written for Elephant Journal, Main Street Vegan, TheTravel, and TheRecipe.
- Chris has been an editor for several books and cookbooks, including "The Skeptical Vegan" and "NYC Vegan."
Experience
Chris has been writing professionally since 2014 with an emphasis on topics related to vegan cooking and nutrition and vegan travel. Her work can be found on Elephant Journal, TheRecipe, TheTravel, and Main Street Vegan. Her writing and original photographs have also been published on Fidis Travel's website. She is a two-time winner of the annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) contests. Chris is endlessly curious and often finds herself down the rabbit hole, searching for relevant and fascinating information from trusted sources to include in her writing.
Education
Chris earned a community and human services degree from SUNY Empire State College and two certifications in plant-based cooking from Rouxbe Culinary School. She holds a certificate in plant-based nutrition from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Chris graduated from Elephant Journal's Writing and Mindful Social Media Academy in 2018.
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Stories By Chris Day
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Whether you're living a plant-based lifestyle or just cutting back on dairy these whipped toppings will impress. These award-winning flavors are delish.
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The grocery store shelves can get a little bare around the holiday season when everyone is stocking up to bake pies. If you can't find pumpkin puree, worry not.
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A barista isn't just a coffee slinger who hands your cup. Here's what it really means to be a barista and how we got that term in the first place.
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Lemonade consists of three basic ingredients: lemons, water, and sugar. But there's a particular way 'Iron Chef' host Alton Brown ups the flavor of his.
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If you thought Ina Garten's cooking show was filmed in her own kitchen, well ... you'd be half right. Here's where filming actually took place.
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Starbucks claims the Matcha green tea used in its lattes is "pure." But, there's a fundamental difference that sets it apart from authentic varieties.
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Alton Brown knows his stuff, and in a series of Instagram reels he walks viewers through his morning coffee routine. Here's why Brown prefers pour over coffee.
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Science may have discovered a way to keep your strawberries fresher for longer. The answer could lie in a staple of your spice cupboard: cinnamon.
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When Ina Garten has a cooking tip, it's best to pay attention. Here's what she recommends to make your vegetable pasta dish even more delectable.
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Manicotti is undeniably delicious, but at what cost? Stuffing these tubes of pasta is no easy feat, unless you use this helpful (and maybe unexpected) hack.
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For many, Marie Kondo revolutionized the way they keep their homes uncluttered. The author also shared her go-to technique to keep your pantry organized.
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Carla Hall knows a thing or two about Southern cooking and when it comes to grits, it pays to listen to the celebrity chef if you want the best outcome.
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Give your next margarita a vibrant hue and a splash of bitterness thanks to this fun and appetizing liquor swap. Just make sure to thank us later.
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When firing up your smoker to toss in some vegetables for the low and slow treatment, don't forget this handy tool to ensure veggie smoking perfection.
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Your espresso martini is pretty packed with caffeine, so you may be wondering if you can order up a decaf version next time you're out. Here's the answer.
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The Grasshopper cocktail is shaken and not stirred, and it has a bit of a muddled history. Here's what you need to know about its various origin stories.
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Boiled peanuts might be considered a Southern delicacy in the U.S., but the history of this dish comes with a somber origin story and a complicated past.
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Coffee bags suggest using six ounces of water to one tablespoon of coffee. But the "golden ratio" is two tablespoons of coffee for every six ounces of water.
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Sometimes you don't have the time to browse the aisle at Wegmans. Know what day and time to make your supermarket run there is key for that.
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Some daily phrases sound like they come from the kitchen but actually originate from other areas. For example, "made from scratch," doesn't come from cooking.
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If you have memberships to warehouse stores solely for the free samples, you'll want to know the prime times to get some freebies at Sam's Club.
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Sauce or gravy? The longstanding debate persists over many Sunday dinners across America. But what does celebrity chef Rachael Ray have to say bout it?
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In New York City, a place known for its bagels, there is a bagelry that uses 'spiritual' vegetable yeast. Here's what to know (and how it tastes).
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Sometimes a cooking hack comes along that changes your life and squeezing olive oil might just be one of those hacks. Here's what you need to knwo.
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If you're a fan of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and find yourself at Disney World, you may stumble upon a bar celebrating all things Indiana Jones.
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If you use a stand mixer, you might want to invest in a second bowl. There are some good reasons why, and we have the scoop on the best bowls to buy.
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Garlic adds zest to many recipes, and whether you like a ton of it or just a dash, there's a difference between minced and chopped you should know about.