Lindsay Parrill
Contributor
Lindsay is a graduate of California Culinary Academy, Le Cordon Bleu, San Francisco, from where she holds a degree in Culinary Arts. Her favorite passions are food and creative writing, and loves to combine these two pursuits by writing about everything food and drink. She has over a decade of food writing experience, including several articles and restaurant reviews in the San Francisco Chronicle’s Food and Wine section. She is also trained in the art of food styling and photography, which she has mingled with her part-time job as a photographer.
When Lindsay isn’t developing new recipes, devouring the latest cookbooks, and writing about all things culinary arts, she is busy trying to coax her children into eating anything but macaroni and cheese.
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Bacon and eggs? Bobby Flay serves this meat instead (and we have thoughts)
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How to master the perfect ribeye steak: Tips, tricks (and a delicious recipe)
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How to grill corn on the cob: The tips, tricks, and recipes you need
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When you see “Cru” on a wine label, here’s what it means
A general understanding of how the word "cru" is used in wine regions in France, and throughout the world.
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Why you can (and should) add bourbon right to your banana bread batter without cooking it first
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5 fun ways to sneak whiskey and other booze into your breakfast foods
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This is the simple secret to making incredible meatloaf and meatballs
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Yeti Rambler vs Stanley Tumbler – the choice is clear
Should you rush to get the cool new Stanley Tumbler everyone is crazy about, or a Yeti? We think the choice is obvious
You need to start adding beer to your waffle batter – here’s why
Using beer in waffle batter is a stroke of genius for a few reasons. This is our favorite recipe.
This is how long wine really lasts after you open a bottle
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How to drink absinthe and live to tell the tale of the Green Fairy
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Our 5 favorite champagnes for 2024, ranked
Looking for a good champagne? These are the best bottles to buy in 2024.
There’s a dangerous, gross new reason to toss your plastic water bottle into the garbage
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Looking for a good pint noir? These are the best bottles to buy in 2024.
Wine 101: Everything you ever wanted to know about pinot noir
This beautiful varietal is a light to medium-bodied red wine that has floral, earthy, fruity, and spicy notes.
Fried calamari: Learn to make everyone’s favorite appetizer at home
Calamari is an easy-to-make crowd pleaser. This recipe is our favorite version, complete with tips and tricks for getting it just right.
These are the hottest hot sauces in the world – are you brave enough to try them?
We’ll let you in on a secret. We’re not brave (or crazy) enough to try the hottest hot sauce in the world. No way. But here's the list.
Your new favorite winter cocktail is red wine…hot chocolate?
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It’s time to learn how to use a French press coffee maker
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Wine 101: Everything you’ve wanted to know about Sangiovese
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Our ultimate Bandon Dunes golf resort restaurant guide
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Easy soup recipes: My Thai shrimp and coconut soup is incredibly delicious – and done in 20 minutes
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Wine 101: Everything you ever wanted to know about Sauvignon Blanc
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Our honest review of Souper Cubes, the Shark Tank product you need in your life
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Chef Zac Young’s clever bourbon chocolate cake recipe is whimsical winter perfection on a plate
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