Crystal Antonace
School
College Of Wooster
Loyola University
Expertise
Nutrition, Food Trends, Social And Economic Food Issues
- Crystal has developed her love of real food and nutrition from working on various farms across North Texas that focus on permaculture and holistic land management such as Dry Valley Dairy and Elizabeth Anna's Urban Farm and Market.
- She seeks to discover new and upcoming food trends pertaining to health and wellness.
- She also has extensive interest in how the economy impacts our relationship with food. She became highly tied to covering the 2022 food inflation crisis and the weight of its economic impact.
Experience
Crystal is a freelance writer with enthusiasm for all topics related to nutrition, real food, and social justice issues in the food community at large. She has written for several underground zines in Chicago, Illinois over the last decade including The Tiny Carrot and Black Forest Magic. Her passions lie in provocative topics that require debate and creative writing.
Education
Crystal holds a B.A in Communications with a focus on Journalism from The College of Wooster in Ohio. While attending, she received honors from the National Communication Association for two separate theses. Upon graduation, Crystal attended Loyola University in Chicago for one year in pursuit of a Master's Degree in English.
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Stories By Crystal Antonace
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Just because you opt for a plant-based diet doesn't mean you can't enjoy all the benefits of holiday treats. Give vegan eggnog a chance this holiday season.
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If you happen to get your hands on some cacao fruit, you may not know what to do with it at first. But really, it's not all that difficult. Here's what to know.
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It's important to eat a certain amount of produce each day, but it's not always easy to do. Effortlessly up your vegetable intake with this grater hack.
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To perfect your homemade fries, it's essential to pre-soak your spuds and let them dry out. Save a lot of time and effort with the help of a salad spinner.
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Salmon is delicious and nutritious but also incredibly versatile with different sauce pairings. Specifically, there's a reason why honey-based sauces work well.
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There's nothing wrong with using boxed cake mix, but adding condensed milk to your recipe will make the resulting dessert even better than before.
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A hearty stew full of meat and veggies is perfect to warm up a cold day, and you can ensure the broth is the perfect consistency by using tapioca.
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Sandwich combos like peanut butter and jelly and nutella and bananas are great, but you're missing out if you haven't tried an apple and cheddar sandwich.
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Craving donuts but don't have the time to make them from scratch? Take this tip for an easy air-fryer version that comes out perfectly fluffy.
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When it comes to world-renowned vegetable dishes, few can compete with the Caesar salad. But while lettuce is great, tiny cabbages are a fantastic alternative.
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The next time you're craving a bowl of hearty soup, make it extra thick and creamy by adding this rich, silky ingredient often left over from baking recipes.
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When trying to find the optimal way to bake your cheesy pie, leave no stone unturned. Instead turn to a baking sheet hack that mimics a pizza stone.
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There are several hacks to achieving creamy, perfectly-roasted sweet potatoes, including choosing the shape and color of your vegetable wisely.
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Ice cream cones provide a sweet contrast to the salty parts of granola while also adding a crunchy element to your standard mix of dried oats and fruit.
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Beyond luscious Oreo cheesecake, or a berry-topped variety, a simple way to elevate this traditional dessert is with creamy lemon curd.
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Baking up a batch of theme-shaped cookies is a holiday tradition. For the best results, you'll want to avoid a cookie cutter mess with this easy flour hack.
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If you avoid making spaghetti because of the many steps involved, try making it in your Instant Pot. You'll be amazed by the convenience and tasty results.
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Using onions in your dishes is essential for flavor, but preparing them can make you cry. Does the wet knife hack actually prevent this while cutting onions?
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Social media is a great way to spread recipes and fun food ideas. Recently, this Red Lobster-inspired chicken cobbler has taken TikTok by storm.
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Thinking of holiday desserts to serve can be as easy as repurposing a beloved recipe. Get your tres leches cake holiday-ready by swapping in some eggnog.
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After the last plate of delicious Thanksgiving turkey has been consumed, what's left of that holiday bird still has some essential culinary uses.
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Who doesn't love a unique food combo, especially when it adds a new texture to your meal? Upgrade your next tuna casserole by topping it with potato chips.
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Are Costco's Kirkland Black Label cashews - which are sold in glass jars and often hard to find - really better than their Fancy cashew counterparts?
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If you've never created a masterpiece using a baked potato as your canvas, you're in for a treat. Amp up your next baked potato with a hearty helping of tuna.
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With just a simple can of coconut milk, you can make your own delicious plant-based whipped cream right in your home kitchen.
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If you're well-versed in red and white wines, the next to conquer is rosé. Daily Meal spoke to an expert who shared how to properly pick out a rosé like a pro.
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If you want a lighter alternative to traditional cheesecake or just a new seasonal recipe, you may want to try making a homemade ricotta cheesecake.