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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If you've ever been in an international Costco location, you know how exciting it is to look at the regional specialties that differ from your local store.
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Seeing chicken any other color than pale pink may be a bit of a shock. But if you come across raw yellow chicken at Costco, it might not mean what you think.
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Bone-in steaks look dramatic and impressive at the table, but you don't want to be the laughing stock of the steakhouse by making this big mistake.
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One of the best parts of being a Costco member who loves to travel is going into any store worldwide to try the food court items, like the bulgogi bake.
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Homemade mozzarella sticks aren't so hard to make; you don't even need a deep-fryer to pull them off. Just make sure never to use this cheese.
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The nostalgia that people feel for McDonald's Happy Meals and the included surprise toy is real. But can you purchase these iconic toys without the meal?
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Salmon is too nutritious and delicious to go to waste, especially when you could turn the leftovers into this simple meal great for any time of the day.
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Seemingly located only in Hawaii and, supposedly, Miami, this particular Costco cheesecake looks delicious, so we wish it were easier to find.
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Cooking with frozen meat comes with its own challenges compared to using it fresh. Watch out for this one red flag and learn how to avoid it altogether.
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There's no doubt you can save a lot of money buying meat at Costco. But unfortunately not every package of meat lives up to customers' expectations.
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Among the many foods that always seem to taste better at restaurants are poached eggs. But, with this unconventional method, you may actually master them.
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It's a fact: Sometimes you make an order at the drive-though and then want to add something when you get to the window. Please don't. Here's why.
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Margaritas have been the best-selling cocktail in the U.S. since 2015. Instead of an espresso martini, try this delightful chocolate Margarita twist!
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Not all Christmas hams will turn out equal in flavor or moisture. There's one particular kind you should be shopping for this holiday season.
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Outback Steakhouse offers a dizzying array of cuts and sizes, so it can be difficult to decide between them all. See how some of their prices compare.
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Sure, you can order delivery or run to your nearest grocery store, but there are a few recipes you can easily whip up in no time for your NYE party.
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This delicious method for roasting potatoes is an easy two-step process. Follow these tips and the next time you make this dish you'll taste the difference.
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Wendy's made headlines when it introduced its ghost pepper ranch menu items back in 2023. But do they really contain the ultra spicy ghost pepper?
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Two breakfast staples, the frittata and the strata, are fan favorites at any brunch gathering. But what exactly is the difference between the two?
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It's convenient to reach for a can of chickpeas when the recipe calls for them, but a chef told us why he always uses the dried variety, no matter what.
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We all love our go-to breakfast sandwich, whether that's on-the-go or made at home. The next time you're whipping one up, try this convenient flavor upgrade.
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If you think bacon is just perfect as is, you'd be surprised to know it can be better. Take this tip and level up your bacon game quickly and easily.
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Panera may appear like a healthful alternative to some of the greasier fast-food options, but this one menu item is far from a nutritional powerhouse.
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One of the park's most successful and popular attractions, this Disney World show also dishes up nearly a half ton of fried chicken every night.
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Cooking with beer is a lot of fun, but you can't just grab any can from the fridge and throw it in your recipe. Take these expert points into consideration.
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If you're pulling out the classic combo of a box of chocolates with a bottle of wine, it matters what you choose. A chocolatier is here to help.
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Store-bought stocks can be helpful timesavers for soups and sauces, but one brand that may seem like an okay bet is actually one of the unhealthiest.