Heather M. Barnett
Location
Fort Worth, Texas
School
Angelo State University
Expertise
Brownies, Thanksgiving, Retro-Modern Texas Cuisine
- Heather's confections are so in-demand she launched a cottage bakery to keep her fans fed. Her specialties include peanut butter brownies, lemon brownies, snickerdoodles, cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cookies, pecan pie, and apple pie.
- Heather has interviewed multiple culinary heavyweights, but her favorite was innovative female vintner Marina Cvetic, exploring how the wild and rugged Abruzzo region of Italy imparts a distinct and robust character to the grapes.
- Heather has strong opinions about herbs and spices: 1) Cilantro and epazote taste like soap and gasoline (respectively); 2) If it's not Vietnamese cinnamon, don't bother; and 3) Cracked pepper belongs in desserts.
Experience
Heather has worked as a food writer and recipe developer since 2012. She specializes in modern versions of the traditional Texas foods and treats her mother, grandmother, and other people's mothers and grandmothers cooked while she was growing up. Heather's passion for baking and confections led her to establish a cottage bakery. She spends her free time learning about the art and science of cooking by watching too many YouTube videos.
Education
Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts from Angelo State University in San Angelo Texas.
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If plain old applesauce is getting boring, it's time for peppers to bring on the heat. With a few other ingredients, this side will get way more interesting.
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Peas can actually be a great addition to salads. Not only can they be great as a salad base, but peas can also add more nutrition and make the salad heartier.
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Spend enough time in Italy and you can pick up some pretty amazing cooking tips. Stanley Tucci learned how to make his risotto extra flavorful.
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When it comes time to whip up a tasty pie, selecting which fruit you want to bake can make or break how your pie turns out. Here's what to look for.
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