Sonora Slater
Expertise
Trader Joes, Iced Coffee, Viral Food Trends
- Despite the fact that it almost gave her heatstroke, Sonora's favorite day of work at The Sacramento Bee was when she and the rest of that summer's interns were sent to taste and review all the food at the California State Fair.
- Before joining the Daily Meal, her favorite piece of food writing she'd done was about genetically modified space lettuce used to help astronauts' bones retain density while in orbit.
- Her enthusiastic endorsement of Trader Joes' squiggly noodles has convinced at least six people to try them (you should add to that number).
Experience
Sonora has worked as a reporter since high school, when writing a feature on a professional juggler made her fall in love with the job. Most recently, she served as the editor-in-chief of The California Aggie, UC Davis' student-run newspaper, where some of her proudest accomplishments were launching a podcast, setting up a coffee station at the office, and bringing back the paper's annual satire issue for the first time since the early 2000s. She also spent time as a copy reader, science and technology staff writer, and campus news desk editor for The Aggie, as well as spending one summer interning for The Sacramento Bee, and another as a news anchor for Nevada County Now. And yes — she has made the viral Olympic Village muffin recipe. And they were delicious.
Education
Sonora has a bachelor's degree in managerial economics and professional writing from UC Davis.
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Stories By Sonora Slater
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This ingredient is the perfect choice to give a juicy, sweet tang to your grilled cheese sandwich and make those "Ratatouille" fireworks go off in your head.
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Big Mac fans who love chicken too, we've got news for you. McDonald's is bringing its Chicken Big Mac to the US, and we have all the info you need to know.
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If you grew up watching "SpongeBob SquarePants" and wishing you could taste the Krabby Patty for yourself, Wendy's is making that dream a reality.
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Scallops are delicious, but especially so when browned. Having trouble getting them there? We know why -- and how to fix your mistakes.
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Are you going to a fancy restaurant and not entirely sure what (or if) there are special rules to follow? We consulted an expert to fill us in on what to know.
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Small, sweet, and slightly spicy, pimento peppers taste excellent when roasted, and these small red peppers have a few qualities that make them perfect for it.
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If you find yourself with a sweet tooth and an overabundance of hot dog buns, the answer is pretty simple. Turn them into delicious Long John donuts.
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Like Trader Joe's, Aldi does an annual celebration of its fan favorite products as voted on by shoppers. A cabernet sauvignon was named the top wine.
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When fermenting kimchi for a homemade batch, it can be hard to know when it's ripe or gone bad. Fortunately, we found any expert to explain what to look for.
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You may wait all year for PSLs, soups, and any other fall-themed snack. Good news: Trader Joe's fan-favorite pumpkin tortilla chips are finally back.
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Hydration is always trendy, and both Stanley and Yeti are favorite trendmasters. When it comes to their tumblers, here are the main differences.
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Aldi's Simply Nature sausages are sold in multiple flavors all year long, but for the fall, there are new harvest apple and cranberry sage flavors.
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Homemade coconut milk is refreshing, delicious, and a great addition to recipes from curry to piña coladas. But you'll need these tools to make it.
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The iconic Tupperware brand has been struggling financially for years, now they're officially filing for bankruptcy. Here's what you need to know.
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Whether you call them chitlins or chitterlings, this soul food has an important history. Here's what you need to know about this Southern dish.
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For Starbucks customers, Halloween could be coming before the month of October. Here's a preview of the spooky holiday drinkware hitting shelves soon.
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Cooking with your partner has the potential to be headache-inducing. But if you follow this advice, making a meal together can become truly rewarding.