Greta Pano
School
University Of Wisconsin - Madison
University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Expertise
Home Cooking, Cooking On A Budget, Food Culture
- Greta enjoys coming up with clever ideas to get her three kids to eat new and healthy foods.
- She believes that one of the best ways to appreciate and learn about other cultures is to explore their food.
- Her passion for diversity and social justice issues fuels her writing on a wide variety of topics.
Experience
Greta's appreciation for turning plain food into an exquisite dish began at an early age when she became obsessed with watching home-cook competition reality shows. Her passion for turning words into meaningful prose also started early and was developed in her undergrad and grad school education at two of Wisconsin's top universities. She has written professionally for BestColleges and Women.com and is excited to apply her experience and love of home cooking to her writing at Tasting Table.
Education
Greta has bachelor's degrees in English and gender studies and master's degrees in women's studies and library and information studies.
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Stories By Greta Pano
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To get a perfect frothy egg foam on top of your pisco sours and eggnog, use of these two cocktail shaking techniques that guarantee success.
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Costco is famous for its affordable hot dog and soda combo, but how does this duo compare in other countries? Find out what you'll need to pay overseas.
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Budget-friendly and quality frozen pizza! ALDI's Mama Cozzi's Rising Crust, a DiGiorno alternative, delights with taste and value. See why it's a fan favorite.
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Costco's rotisserie chicken is so popular that locations frequently run out, disappointing hungry customers. However, slow-moving employees are not to blame.
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Cornichons are a great addition to any cheese board because of the contrast they present. Aldi has cornichons which customers love for their flavor and price.
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Who knew you could use an air fryer to bake pies? Try this faster, energy-saving alternative to a traditional oven to create pies with a perfect crunch.
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Nobody likes dry leftover turkey — but many enjoy a post-Thanksgiving leftover turkey sandwich. For a moist sandwich, slather it in butter and thank us later.
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Pumpkin pie is a holiday classic. Even if you have a tried and true recipe, this extremely simple step can take your pie filling to the next level.
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Many coffee lovers enjoy an espresso martini, but there are other ways to use coffee in your cocktails. Here's how to use coffee beans to flavor your drinks.
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Making caramel apples at home is a fun activity, but it can get messy unless you know the best way to melt caramel to coat your apples perfectly.
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Spiking your apple cider is a way to stay warm during fall festivities, but there are plenty of spirits to choose from. Which will bring out the best flavors?
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The microwave can do much more than just reheat leftovers. With a little preparation, it can turn out perfectly crispy, mess-free homemade potato chips.
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To avoid a disastrous mistake when deep-frying turkey, use this simple method for measuring the right amount of oil you'll need in the fryer pot.
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Cheap beer isn't known for its taste, but even the most inexpensive brews can be kicked up a notch with a splash of your favorite hot sauce.
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Pulling out your heavy oven can make cleaning underneath it an insurmountable task. It's actually quite easy to get that patch of floor sparkling clean, though.
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Impress your dinner guests next time you make beef stew by adding in a bright ingredient that will really amp up the flavor.
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Using a milk frother is a surprisingly simple way to aerate your wine before drinking it, allowing it to get the necessary oxygen for peak flavor.
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There are plenty of cocktails you've been told you have to try, but it rarely happens with specific liquors. Just wait until we tell you about tulip vodka.
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Pro tip: Don't peel back the husk to take a look. Instead, there are quite a few signs to be aware of when picking out the perfect ear of corn.
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Planning ahead to make your next homemade loaf? Save your leftover pasta water to add into your dough and you (and your fellow bread eaters) will be happy.
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Ice cream with potato chips seems an unusual combination, but it's a match made in heaven. Sweet and salty flavors combine perfectly in this unmissable treat.
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If you love bacon but hate the mess there's another way to cook strips without the grease left behind. Just use your waffle maker for super crispy results.
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If you take a look at the hard evidence, you'll find that Aldi's award-winning Specially Selected Vinaigrette is indeed a favorite of shoppers.
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Cooking waffles for breakfast will have you anticipating fluffy goodness. To make them less flat and more restaurant-worthy, introduce this fizzy ingredient.