Ellen Kershner
School
American University
Expertise
Restaurants, Cookbooks, Gourmet Cooking
- Ellen sampled and wrote up reviews for established and up-and-coming regional restaurants like Treno and Capital Grille. She also interviewed restaurant owners like Crux owner and chef Joe Stewart and wrote insightful articles highlighting their contributions.
- Ellen compiled, tested, wrote, and edited reader recipe submissions for biannual cookbooks published by Shopper's Guide. These cookbooks contained hundreds of original recipes that needed to be fact-checked and rewritten for accuracy.
- Ellen is a gourmet chef experienced with a wide range of ingredients, cooking, and baking methods. Her favorite chefs are Rachael Ray and Thomas Keller, and her most-enjoyed creations include horseradish-encrusted salmon, water chestnut-infused ground chicken meatballs, and homemade birthday cakes.
Experience
Ellen has a journalism background and also wrote print ads and articles for the Inquirer and local South Jersey publications before switching to content writing. She was a freelance columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer in 2010. In 2017, Ellen launched her remote content writing company. Ellen founded Words' Worth Content Writing and has crafted countless articles, blogs, website content, and white papers for clients like Wordsmyth Creative Content Marketing, 55Places.com, and Spryte Communications. Ellen started writing for Home Digest and The Daily Meal in 2022 before joining The List in 2023.
Education
Ellen received a B.A. in Public Communications at American University and graduated summa cum laude. She completed classes in advertising copywriting, magazine writing, public speaking, and persuasive writing.
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Stories By Ellen Kershner
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With over 30 varieties of lemons out there, you might wonder how they're different and which ones should be used for which purposes. We've got you covered.
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Bologna may be most commonly associated with a lunch sandwich, however, there are many great ways to serve it. Avoid these mistakes and try something new.
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There are some great Italian restaurants in the U.S. but some should be avoided. There are some red flags to watch out for when dining at Italian restaurants.
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The best chili cooks participate in highly competitive chili cookoffs, and these folks don't mess around. Here's a rundown of some of the best competitions.
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Costco customers can snap up bargains on a dizzying array of products, but the chain isn't always the best choice. Here's what to avoid buying at Costco.
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On the surface, mayonnaise might seem like a simple spread, but it has uses that will help elevate ordinary recipes and even extends beyond the kitchen.
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Thick, hearty soups tend to be more satisfying than thin ones, so if your soup's turning out the latter way, here are some easy ways to thicken the next batch.
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Barbecue restaurants offer incredibly delicious food. While there are some items you should definitely order at barbecue restaurants, others should be avoided.
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Going to an authentic Italian restaurant? Read this guide first, especially if you're going abroad - these are some things you should absolutely stop doing.
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You don't have to wait for Thanksgiving. There are so many different ways to cook and serve up turkey, with results that are anything but dry and boring.
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Do you have a certain must-order meal, appetizer, or beverage when you're at a chain restaurant? Here's why some of our favorite menu items taste so delicious.
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If you've run out of parchment paper, you might sideline that baking project. But fear not, there are loads of other common kitchen items you can use instead.
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Fish can be tricky business when cooking on your grill. We've got some tips on how to avoid grilled fish mishaps.
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Move aside basic salt and pepper — eggs are a blank slate, so you can pile on multiple seasonings and elevate the taste to please most palates.
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The following food hacks fall into several meal categories, but they all have at least one thing in common: They're all pretty gross.
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New York City has plenty of fancy artisanal ice cream shops with unique flavors that would likely never even cross your mind. Here are 12 of the best.
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Holidays are a blast, but they can also be stressful if you're preparing a big meal. Avoid the stress and order a seasonal meal from one of these restaurants.
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Once you understand a little more about pork chops, you can elevate your food to the next level. These tips will ensure you cook them to perfection every time.
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Store-bought bagel labels specify serving sizes, carbs, sodium, and sugar. As you can probably guess, some store-bought bagels are healthier than others.
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Outback Steakhouse is famous for its greasy, deep-fried, sodium-filled, and sauce-smothered offerings. So how can you eat healthy at this restaurant?
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What exactly is snake whiskey? The answer is just as fascinating as the name suggests. It may not be your regular go-to, but is it worth a taste? Find out.
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If you've spent any time eating at fancy steakhouses, you've probably encountered something called a Delmonico steak. So what exactly is it?