Lauren Farkas
School
Washington University In St. Louis
Expertise
Vegan Living, Sustainability, Food Trends
- In college, she started her university's first vegan food account on Instagram, making posts to guide other students through vegan-friendly hacks and options on campus and in the surrounding city.
- She has honed her love for writing and food trends as a content writer for Spoon University throughout her undergraduate career.
- She aims to inspire others to make more sustainable food choices through her writing.
Experience
Lauren has always been a self-proclaimed foodie, but since adopting a vegan lifestyle in 2018 for environmental and ethical purposes, that part of her identity has grown even stronger. She has spent the last four years researching restaurants, products, recipes, and nutrition tips to make her diet less stressful, more flavorful, and, most importantly, more sustainable. Lauren has simultaneously implemented her love for writing and content creation to make everything she has learned accessible (and appealing) to the masses. She also joined the campus chapter of Spoon University to create longer-form articles focusing on similar topics. Her contemporary writing style reflects her perspective as a member of Gen Z and an avid consumer of modern media.
Education
In college, Lauren double-majored in global studies and educational studies. With a multidisciplinary course of study under her belt, she has experience writing about a broad scope of topics and adapting her work to suit a general audience.
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Stories By Lauren Farkas
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Even though a calorie-conscious shopper may instinctually reach for "light" olive oil, flipping to the nutrition label bottle reveals an unexpected truth.
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The jagged chunks won't look as clean and slick as they would in cubic form, but they'll lead to a dish with a crispier texture and bolder flavors.
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Bakery buffs can appreciate the power of a baguette. However, the beauty of a baguette is captured in its freshness, which can be lost in transportation.
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Though the brand design and interior layout look more or less the same across countries, the grocery store chain is known as Hofer in Slovenia.
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You've had cooked carrots and raw carrots, but have you ever heard of carrot corn dogs? With an air fryer, you can make this juicy meal a reality.
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In 2022 - the same year as its record-breaking donut sales - Krispy Kreme shut down 14 brick-and-mortar locations. Here's why the strategy is paying off.
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Ultimately, your choice when dealing with a disappointing dish should be guided by the question: Is it worth letting go ... or letting go to landfill?
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Here's why food writer Eric Kim suggests baking brownies at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for maximum fudginess, rather than the standard 350 degrees.
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Trader Joe's soup dumplings are delicious on their own. But adding a bit of crunch, thanks to another fan-favorite TJ's product, takes them to the next level.
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The folks who make your Starbucks order aren't actually baristas - at least, not in Starbucks' eyes. Instead, Starbucks refers to its employees as "partners."