Missy Boylan
Location
Ashburn, Virginia
School
University Of Richmond
Expertise
Baking, Strategic Grocery Shopping, Air Fryer Recipes
- Missy has covered several highly anticipated restaurant openings in Alexandria, Virginia, including Urbano 116 and Chop Shop Taco.
- She was on the front lines of writing about restaurant and small business challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- She has received Virginia Press Association awards for news writing, business writing, and photography.
Experience
Missy is an experienced writer and editor who has covered everything from pets and food to child welfare and local government. Her career highlights include serving as lead editor of a weekly community newspaper in Alexandria, Virginia and drafting Presidential child welfare proclamations for the White House. Aside from writing, Missy is a passionate foodie. You can usually find her reading a cooking newsletter, visiting a new restaurant, or trying out a new recipe.
Education
Missy studied journalism, English, and music at the University of Richmond.
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Stories By Missy Boylan
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If you have a lot of leftover veggies and don't know what to do with them, Ina Garten has a delicious lentil soup recipe that'll clean out your fridge.
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With the cost of groceries skyrocketing lately, shopping can be difficult. But there's a special method that could save you money next time you go shopping.
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One aspect of baking a cake that can be difficult is knowing how much to mix the batter. Both overmixing and undermixing can ruin a cake for different reasons.
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There are many different ways to prepare tofu. Many recipes call for pressing the tofu before you cook it. But should you cut it before pressing it?
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If you're an avid baker, you may have heard of cream of tartar or seen it listed on a recipe. But what is cream of tartar and how does it work?
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Most fast-food restaurants serve your food from the drive-thru in a paper or plastic bag. But a Chick-fil-A store got into some trouble regarding its bags.
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A cast iron skillet is a useful cooking pan, but it does require a bit of maintenance. There are some foods you may want to avoid cooking in your skillet.
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Martha Stewart recently showed off a brandy pound cake, but what exactly happens when you bake with booze? The answer is more than just a buzz.