Jordan C. Woika
School
The University Of Texas At Austin
Expertise
Food In Film, Cooking Shows, Sauces
- Jordan has traveled to numerous countries around the world, including many throughout Europe and Asia, tasting everything the local cuisine had to offer. He still dreams of Martabak.
- He grew up watching Food Network shows with his mother and grandmother. His favorites are "Good Eats," the original Japanese "Iron Chef," "Chopped," and "Barefoot Contessa."
- His signature dish is a personal take on carbonara, a recipe he honed over several years and has gone through a dozen-plus iterations.
Experience
As a member of The Daily Meal news team, Jordan combines a lifetime love of food, cooking, and writing with his hard-earned local news experience. He has been writing as long as he can remember, starting with short skits and videos he'd put on with his stuffed animals as a child. He continued growing his skills throughout his education, eventually completing an undergraduate film degree with an emphasis on screenwriting. After graduating, Jordan spent two years directing live local news before transitioning to his current freelance writing career. Since then, he has continued to refine and grow his writing skills in many categories, including e-commerce, film and television reviews, and social media.
Education
Jordan has a B.S. in radio-television-film from the University of Texas at Austin, with an emphasis on screenwriting.
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Stories By Jordan C. Woika
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We talked to a cooking and home entertainment author on building the best snack plate. There's much more to it than throwing on your favorite ingredients.
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Creating a perfect snack plate may seem daunting if you want something quick, but if you have these top items stocked in your pantry, it's easy every time.
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While it might be a healthy alternative to some other options, this brand won't be at the top of your list for taste when it comes to peanut butter cups.
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The best McDonald's hack you can make, which is even recommended by a former McDonald's corporate chef, is to ask for this simple seasoning.
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If you've made a beautiful chicken liver pâté, or splurged on one at the store, you want to keep it fresh for as long as possible. Here's one way to do it.
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Prue Leith has a new cookbook out, and in it, she reveals a few expert tips for making perfect homemade mayonnaise and resurrecting your split mayo.
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Crumbl, known for its decadent cookies, is churning out a different kind of dessert for the Thanksgiving holiday, leaving fans scratching their heads.
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One easy mistake to make with your boxed stuffing is not adding the butter suggested on the box to the dish. It is also an easy ingredient to upgrade.
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If you've invested in a pizza oven, you can make more than pizza in that oven. You can make bread in it, but there are also some desserts you can try.
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Most people opt to boil their pasta in water, but Daily Meal spoke to an expert on what happens when you cook your pasta in wine instead.
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One cooking method you may be using to make your delicate hash browns, frying them in butter, only makes it easier to mess up. Here's why.
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Is there anything more fun than baking and decorating spooky treats around Halloween? Let your inner kid run wild with this witch cupcake trick.
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Thanks to the addition of this subtle spice, one brand reigned supreme when compared to other hot chocolate brands.
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Having trouble getting rid of that leftover Halloween candy? Here's how to give it a healthy-ish spin to make it easier to use up.
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Why have basic guacamole when you can add some haunting finishing touches to give it some extra edge? Here's how to spookify your next batch.
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McDonald's is going after a collection of others over their shady and allegedly illegal practices -- a beef so major, it's been brought to court (pun intended).
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The next time you place a Subway order, remember this easy hack that will help you get the most soft and tasty bread, regardless of your toppings.
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Whether you use pumpkin spice vodka, a liquid extract, or pumpkin pie spice, this twist on a White Russian is a must-try for the fall season!
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Immortalized by films like "Casablanca," actor Humphrey Bogart's drink of choice was equally iconic: classy, simple, and absolutely timeless.
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Whether you grabbed a bucket bigger than your stomach from KFC or just wanted to meal plan, heating fried chicken back up to warm and crispy is no easy task.
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Don't let your leftover homemade pesto go to waste. Instead, follow these expert tips for the best storage methods.
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In September, the FDA recalled specific egg brands for salmonella. That recall was just elevated to Class I status, and it comes from Milo's Poultry Farm.
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Sure, eating a slice of cold pizza out of the fridge the next day or popping it inside the oven to reheat is good, but it can be better. More creative.
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No jarred sauce? No problem. You need no more than a handful of ingredients to throw together a pasta sauce with minimal effort, according to this expert.
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The impacts of the International Longshoremens' Association strike is already being felt, but this recent wave of hoarding isn't necessary.
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While some limited-edition soda flavors prove more successful than others, this Dr Pepper iteration impressed many folks, Daily Meal included.
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The International Longshoremen's Association is now on strike, halting operations at ports up and down the East Coast. What does this mean for your groceries?