Trevor Carlson
School
University Of Central Florida
Expertise
American Cuisine, Korean Cuisine, Recipe Development
- Trevor was a writing instructor and curriculum developer in South Korea, where he fell in love with Korean food and created a cooking class to help students learn English.
- He taught creative writing, research, and literature courses for ELS at the academy's Florida Institute of Technology campus for several years.
- He has also worked as a professional cook and recipe developer in various capacities throughout his career, including a role at New Seasons Market in Portland, Oregon.
Experience
Trevor contributed to his college newspaper at the University of Central Florida, where he reviewed the local food scene in Orlando. He organized and led writing workshops throughout his degree program at UCF. He has worked in kitchens and classrooms for nearly two decades. He was a writer for an SEO marketing company based in St. Petersburg, Florida — The HOTH — where he focused on food journalism. Trevor's extensive background in writing and experience in the culinary world are put to good use at Daily Meal, where both of his passions converge in weekly articles.
Education
Trevor has a bachelor's degree in English Creative Writing from the University of Central Florida. In college, he was an editorial intern for The Florida Review, a literary magazine that publishes prose, poetry, and graphic narrative from emerging and established writers.
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Stories By Trevor Carlson
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Boston is a worthwhile destination for all kinds of sweet treats, including some amazing donuts. Read on to check out the 10 best donut shops in Boston.
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When we're in the mood for tater tots, the options can be surprisingly limited. The good news is that we've taken the time to round up some of the best.
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From bakeries that produce the freshest dough to restaurants with truly inventive flavor combinations, we're happy to showcase Detroit's best pizza places.
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When picking out orange juice at the grocery store, you should pay attention to what you're buying. Check out our list of the best and worst brands out there.
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Coleslaw dressing usually falls into one of two categories: a creamy dressing or a thin vinaigrette. These different types have their own distinct qualities.
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Nice and crispy on the outside yet soft in the center, hash browns are one of the tastiest ways to enjoy potatoes -- especially for breakfast.
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The quality of rotisserie chickens can vary between stores. The size of the chickens and their flavor are just a couple of the factors at play.
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Some frozen burgers can be dry and dense, but the good news is that there are also some flavorful options on the market. These are the best available brands.
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Rewarding as it is, making carrot cake from scratch is fairly time-consuming. It's definitely way easier to just score a store-bought carrot cake and dig in.
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It's tempting to stick to steaks at a steakhouse, but venturing into other areas of the menu can be delicious. These businesses usually carry great burgers.
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Canned coconut milk is a great way to enhance any recipe. Here are 15 coconut milk brands you should consider trying next time you need it for a recipe.
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Hot pepper jellies and jams are a shining example of the art and science of flavor balance. Here are 10 hot pepper jams and jellies, ranked worst to first.
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There are many different brands who make frozen potstickers. Want to know who makes the best ones? We've compiled a list of brands and ranked them.
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Are you one of the many people who enjoy eating mozzarella sticks with your meal? There are a number of chain restaurants who offer great mozzarella sticks.
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If you're on the hunt for a great meatball sub, you're in the right place. Read on to see which sandwich chains deliver the goods and which ones drop the ball.
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Baking a homemade cheesecake is easy enough, but sometimes it's more convenient to get one at the store. Here, we rank the store-bought cheesecakes.
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Most grocery store delis tend to feature cured meats and custom-made subs. But some grocery store deli departments go above and beyond, offering much more.
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Ice cream sundaes are, well, amazing! And we've done the pleasure of creating a list that features 12 of the best delectable sundaes in America. Yum!
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New York City has an enormous list of diners to choose from. But don't let that overwhelm you. Instead, here are 13 of the best diners you should try next.
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What is a Korean corn dog? It turns out that this Korean take on an American classic is absolutely delicious. Here's where you might find one.
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Pizza and garlic bread share many of the same ingredients. Despite these commonalities, the garlic bread sold by popular pizza chains differs in quality.
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Pesto isn't the most difficult thing to make, but most of us are pressed for time. If that sounds like you, we've ranked the various store-bought pestos.
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Canned chili is one of those dishes that has it all. It's simple, tasty, and affordable. The trouble is trying to figure out which canned chilis to buy.
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Pizza and chicken wings are a match made in heaven, but not all pizza chains' chicken wings are created equal. Here's which ones are great and which lay an egg.
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With so many peanut butters out there, which ones should you choose? Here's our ultimate ranking of peanut butters, leading up to some of our favorites.
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Good-quality hot dog buns are essential to making the ideal hot dog. The perfect buns have an ideal texture that can effectively hold the meat and toppings.
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A warm, gooey cinnamon roll can be oh-so-good, but not all store-bought pastries are created equal. Check out our rankings to ensure you get your money's worth.