School
Georgia State University
Expertise
Baking, Southern Cuisine, Craft Cocktails
- Shelby's passion for culinary writing began when she started a food blog sharing everything she ate while traveling Europe on a university summer internship.
- Shelby is an avid baker and once challenged herself to bake a new cookie recipe every day of December.
- She also likes to bake homemade treats for her pets, Fiona, Gus, and Junebug.
Experience
Shelby has been writing in a professional capacity for 6 years. She got her start in blog and social content creation, including for brands like Macy's Culinary Council. She has previously written for What Now Charleston, covering the latest in food and drink across the coastal South Carolina area. When she's not writing, you can find her exploring Savannah's newest restaurants or preparing her own elaborate dinner party menus.
Education
Shelby has a bachelor's degree in media and communication from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA.
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Restaurants
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Texas Roadhouse owns two other brands: Jaggers, a fast-casual chain, and Bubba's 33, a sit-down sports bar chain. Here's what you should know about them.
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Exclusives
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Looking for some tasty smoked salmon? We passed over brands that were too fishy or lacked a good smoked flavor and came up with a clear winner.
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Food History
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If you're making a trip to Montana, be sure to build trying these foods into your schedule, as they'll give you a taste of the state's culture and history.
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Celebrity Chefs
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The Great British Bake Off has introduced to the world amazing chef contestants. And here's some of the best baking takeaways to keep in mind when baking.
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Restaurant News
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Under the guidance of new CEO Damola Adamolekun, Red Lobster is revamping its brand with new food, improved service, and restaurant glow-ups.
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Food History
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Some dishes have really helped certain celebrity chefs become famous. From David Chang to Giada de Laurentiis and Bobby Flay, here's a tasty lineup.
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Food Scenes
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From pizza to coffee, Detroit has made a big impact on American fast food. You may be surprised that these popular chains originate in Michigan's Motor City.
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Walmart Great Value items don't always meet customer standards. Customers believe these specific grocery items have declined over the years.
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Fast Casual
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Many people associate Fuddruckers with high-quality burgers and childhood memories. Why then has the chain seen serious declines over the past few decades?
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If you're a Costco shopper -- and you also love ice cream bars -- we're comparing Kirkland Signature and Haagen-Dazs ice cream bars. We put them to the test.
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Food Scenes
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Across the United States, you'll find some of the best food served by small, humble-looking, hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Here's the best one in every state.
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Exclusives
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All fast food chains have a signature burger that's beloved by customers, but which one is best? We tried 9 of them and were blown away by one in particular.
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If you're stepping into a Kroger for the first time, you'll find a huge number store-brand groceries. Here's our guide to the best items to reach for.
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Homemade pizza is always a delight, but it's disappointing if your dough doesn't rise properly. Here's why that can happen, and how to avoid it.
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We compared the national average prices of several grocery staples against the prices at these stores. We knew they were higher, but we're shocked at how much.
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Both warehouses are known for great food deals, but when it comes to freshly-baked items, customers lean towards one of the stores' bakeries a little more.
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Chili's has found viral success, bringing customers old and new flooding through its doors. But it wasn't long ago that the chain was struggling to stay afloat.
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From the price of menu items and available merchandise to tipping and earning rewards, you might be surprised by the differences between these two Starbucks.
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After the BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich was discontinued, Costco never confirmed a reason for taking it off the menu -- but the internet has several theories.
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