Heather Newman
School
SUNY Empire State College
Expertise
Vegetarian Cooking, NYC Dining, Food Tech
- Heather's currently working on trying every tapas bar in NYC.
- She authored the memoir of a popular California chef.
- She has a goal of cooking every recipe in "Kajitsu," the highly celebrated Zen Buddhist vegan cookbook released by the NYC restaurant of the same name.
Experience
Heather's first published work was a short book exploring the cultural impact of food through the lens of a potluck dinner. Schoolhouse Press published it when she was six years old, and the only copy was then eaten by a dog. She went on to start a food blog in the early aughts that celebrated cooking and eating in New York. She's written for Bustle and Wide Open Media, among others. These days, she writes about food for the internet and is trying to chase down the perfect tamale.
Education
Heather attended SUNY Empire State College and pursued a degree in creative writing and gender in a cross-cultural perspective.
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Stories By Heather Newman
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Buffalo Wild Wings already boasts a large lineup of flavors, and now, the chain is introducing a new pair of spicy sweet sauces for the summer.
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Ask Instacart will let customers ask questions about what to cook and deliver organized results that offer meal suggestions and recommended ingredients.
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Measuring spoons provide the perfect tool for the task of emptying tiny tomatoes because they come in a variety of sizes.
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Flavorful, fresh, and sometimes fiery, tacos offer an elegant and delicious solution to feeding a crowd dinner, because all you have to do is set up a taco bar.
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The monthly cookie subscription, which launches on June 5, will offer a box of eight pre-selected cookies, as well as a 10% discount coupon.
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TGI Fridays is hoping to be your first choice for takeout, which is why it created its new Munchies Menu. Here's what you need to know about it.
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National Donut Day is dedicated to the sweet, delicious treat. And Krispy Kreme wants to help fans celebrate the occasion with a pair of donut-centric deals.
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Don't expect to sit down for dinner at 7 p.m. in Argentina. Instead, local restaurants don't even open until 9 p.m. so expect to eat at 10 p.m. or later.
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If you're clueless on what to do about wrinkly, soft cherry tomatoes, there's a way to save them. Here's how you can revive these back to tasty red orbs.
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Vegetables are key to a healthy diet and breakfast salad means you get a jump start to incorporate them into your day.
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Dining out can get costly rather quickly, especially when drinking is involved. But Olive Garden lets you bring your own wine to save a lot of money.
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If you only think of birch trees as being a part of scenery, you're missing out. Birch syrup is the extra kick your cocktails need, but you'll have to pay.
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When it comes to social media habits, the biggest segment of people who saw food content online was Gen Z at 71%, followed by millennials at 58%.
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The newly formed Global Food Institute will look at health, food insecurity, and climate, all while developing tools to fight disruptions to the food system.
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Kinder Chocolate is a classic on European shelves, but this marks the first time it will be widely available in stores across the United States.
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The promotion is a proven hit, debuting in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to offer a bit of celebration to graduates impacted by remote learning.
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The new Smoky Ghost Pepper Cheetos offers a bold burst of chili heat and departs from the usual shapes, coming in little puffs that resemble ghost peppers.
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You don't always have time to watch the stove first thing in the morning. Luckily, making steel-cut oats ahead is the secret to a quick and creamy breakfast.
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Traditionally, making polenta can be a time consuming task – but it doesn't have to be. Here's how to cook polenta without hardly turning on the stove.
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Tomato sauce is a necessity for any great pasta dish, but if you use tomato passata, you can really take things to the next level.
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Do you celebrate Tuesdays with delicious tacos? Turns out Taco Bell wants to get the phrase "Taco Tuesday" freed from its longstanding trademark.
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Krispy Kreme announced the triumphant return of four fan-favorite donut flavors. Starting May 16, customers can get the flavors for a limited time.
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The Cheesecake Factory has been testing out a rewards program, and after two successful pilots, the rewards program will be launching soon. Here's how it works.
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Move over Bloody Mary, there's another cocktail primed to take your spot on the brunch table. The Michelada doesn't have tomatoey origins but it's still tasty.
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Kimchi is the most recognizable example of banchan, but there's an almost overwhelming array of side plates and condiments to explore beyond pickled cabbage.
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Too often, breakfast time can be on the boring side. Luckily, you can improve your dull oatmeal with one seriously fruity and flavorsome ingredient.
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Vegetable ash can be a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, and has a long history of making flavors bolder.