Lindsay Parrill
Freelance writer
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. More recently, she has researched and written several articles for mashed.com. 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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The best holiday hams to roast for your Easter dinner
To help you get started planning the perfect Easter dinner, we’ve rounded up our picks for the best ham brands you can buy online.
How to make marshmallows: This recipe is the perfect Easter treat
If you’ve got kiddos or just a really big sweet tooth, follow this recipe from McCormick for at-home marshmallows this Easter.
Review: Is Caraway cookware worth all the hype?
Caraway couldn't possibly be as great a brand as it's hyped up to be, right? Well, we decided to see for ourselves.
Filet chateaubriand is the deluxe dish your Easter meal needs
Up your Easter dinner game by crafting this delicious Filet Chateaubriand recipe, the Ferrari of beef-centered dishes.
We’ve all been eating our Chinese takeout wrong
Our favorite part of this hack is that it makes it so much easier to share, which, of course, is how Chinese food is meant to be enjoyed.Â
The surprising states that drink the most wine, beer, and liquor
It seems that where you live has a lot to do with what you drink. And, according to recent data, New Hampshire is a pretty fun place to be. Who knew?
Why it’s so hard to eat healthily, even when you cook at home
While grocery stores carry a plethora of food items that claim to be healthy, unfortunately, in many instances, this just isn't the case.
This recipe finder will give you dinner ideas using what’s in your fridge
No matter how random your assortment of refrigerator finds, Gumbo has a recipe for you.
8 surprising ways vodka can actually be good for you
You must be familiar with the vodka. But do you know anything about the health benefits of vodka? Read on to find out all about them.
The 10 best cheap beers money can buy in 2023
The best cheap beers are easy on the wallet and typically low in alcohol. If that's how you like your beer, take a look at our top picks for 2023.
California has canceled salmon season — here’s why that matters
The salmon fishing industry is one upon which tens of thousands of Californians depend, and another ban could result in an absolutely devastating loss.
The 5 best ways to cook Lil Smokies, the perfect appetizer for any gathering
Little Smokies are a quick and easy appetizer that most people love. Here are 5 way to prepare this delicious app for the any gathering.
The Borg drink is a viral Gen-Z favorite that’s really not all that new
Ever heard of the Borg drink? It's a full gallon of mayhem, and Gen Z drinkers love it – but it's nothing new. Sorry, kids.
Is erythritol harmful? What a dietitian says new data means for your Keto diet
We asked Dan LeMoine, RD, and Clinical Director at Phoenix-based Re:vitalize Nutrition about erythritol, including its benefits and potential health risks.
Feeling adventurous? 5 of the weirdest cocktails from around the globe
Feeling adventurous? 5 of the weirdest cocktails from around the globe
We all love a good cocktail, but it's easy to tire of the classics. These weirdly fun cocktails are perfect when you're looking to switch things up a bit.
This is the major change coming to Toblerone chocolate
Toblerone, the nougaty, triangular chocolate bar we all know and love, will be getting a modern makeover later this year, stripped of all "Swissness."
Celebrity chef Zac Young gave The Manual his Guinness Green Velvet Cake recipe, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day
Need a great green velvet cake recipe? We have one of the best - from one of the best. Check out Zac Young's Guinness green velvet cake.
Pizza Hut brought back an iconic item for March Madness — but you can’t eat it
Just in time for March Madness, Pizza Hut has released one of every Millennial's favorite 90s throwbacks - mini basketballs.
Bubbly? Full-bodied and red? Zesty and white? Your favorite wine types, explained
Wine is a beautifully complicated, ever-changing quiddity. Let's start with the basics.
This St. Patrick’s Day, grab an Irish beer from one of these 5 craft breweries
If you are lucky enough to experience St. Patrick's Day in Ireland, then you should spend some time checking out the growing Irish craft beer scene.
Corned beef and cabbage: Learn how to make this St. Patrick’s Day classic
Corned beef and cabbage is a dish that, when done properly, is exquisitely delicious.
This fish cooking trick gives you perfect crispy skin without messing up the pan
This clever little hack from ChefSteps is here to save your cookware and your sanity with just one quick and easy addition to your fish cooking process.
Want to build muscle? A doctor says you should eat these foods
Muscle building requires proteins, carbs, and healthy fats. Combined with a good strength-building routine, these foods will work for optimal muscle growth.
This is how a hot dog is made (and yes, it’s as gross as you think)
If we shove our fingers in our ears far enough, we don't have to really think about "how the sausage gets made." And then a video like this comes along.
Study: Which fast food restaurant gives you the worst bang for your buck?
In a recent study, some fast-casual restaurants fared better than others when it came down to the best bang for your buck.
Wine tasting etiquette: How to look like you know what you’re doing
Many people are too intimidated to ask some of the more awkward questions or know exactly how to act during a wine tasting. We're here to help.Â
Want the best home furniture? 21 fantastic brands to check out now
Surrounding yourself with who and what you love might just be the best thing. And while this pertains to your loved ones, it can also refer to your furniture.
Someone ranked the California wine counties — here are the top 10
When you're in California, chances are you're not far from a gem of a winery or two. But these are the best of the best California wine counties.
Why you should sous vide your baby back ribs this summer
Before you roll your eyes at something like ribs being prepared in something as modern and geeky as a sous vide machine (how dare you), hear us out.Â
The difference between pies, buckles, betties, and more
If you've been making the faux paux of calling a Pandowdy a Pie, or a Betty a Buckle, it's high time to learn the ins and outs of proper pastry names.
OLCC officials kept rare booze from the public, hoarding it for themselves
OLCC officials kept rare booze from the public, hoarding it for themselves
A new report says Oregon officials from the liquor commission have been intercepting bottles of high-end liquor, instead of releasing them to the public.
Colombian or Kona coffee: Which is the superior drink?
Many coffee types are worth exploring, but the two coffee varieties that people seem to be the most drawn to at the moment are Kona and Columbian.
Need to reduce your daily sugar intake? Eliminate these 10 surprising foods
Sneaky sugar will creep up out of nowhere if you aren't careful. To help you be better prepared, here is a list of foods sugar loves to hide in.
How to make your own cold brew coffee at home (no, it isn’t just iced coffee)
In case you're unaware, real cold brew is made using an entirely different method than hot coffee, and the result is a much smoother, more flavorful cup.
Drought-friendly agave plants might be the key to saving California farms
Putting a positive spin on California's drought, Central Valley farmers are uprooting their crops and making a brand new agave spirit.
How to taste tequila like you know what you’re doing
Tequila is a rich, complex spirit that has a bad rap as a cheap drink only good for shooting. Let's turn that around and learn the fine art of tasting tequila.
Fun app helps home cooks find new recipes and has a thriving community
If you're looking for a great way to store and share all of those recipes you've got haphazardly screenshotted in your phone, it's time to download Spillt.
How to make the perfect breakfast burrito at home
If you know how to make a breakfast burrito, you possess a skill that will make you pretty popular.
Video: Let the great Jacques Pepin teach you how to properly truss a chicken
If you have struggled with this process in the past, it's time to take a lesson from the master himself and learn how to properly truss a chicken.
The hottest contraband from Mexico right now may surprise you
The hottest contraband from Mexico right now may surprise you
From turkey shortages to what's now turning into eggs being sold shadily in little plastic baggies, the effects of this gnarly virus are extraordinary.
Skip the strawberries: Experiment with even sexier fruits this Valentine’s Day
Skip the strawberries: Experiment with even sexier fruits this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine's day, if you're looking to mix up your old routine a bit, try taking another fruit (or two) for a warm, chocolate dip.
Oyster Blade: The delicious cut of steak you’ve never heard of
Oyster Blade: The delicious cut of steak you’ve never heard of
Underappreciated, shier types of steak often fly under the radar for decades without anyone pausing to appreciate their unique character and flavors.
There’s a surprising link between politics, keto and vegan diets
There’s a surprising link between politics, keto and vegan diets
It turns out that where you live - and even your political beliefs -Â may have a lot to do with which diet you're sticking to.
Macarons and macaroons are not the same — It’s time to learn the difference
Macarons and macaroons are not the same — It’s time to learn the difference
Pronounced, respectively, "mack-ah-ROON" and "mack-ah-ROHN", these two treats are really quite different.Â
5 amazing Black-owned wineries you need to know about
5 amazing Black-owned wineries you need to know about
Many Black-owned wines have given us the gift of impressively decadent, bold and flavorful, award-winning, exquisite wines. These are a few of our favorites.
10 foods you should never freeze (no matter how much money you save bulk buying)
10 foods you should never freeze (no matter how much money you save bulk buying)
Freezing food is a great way to stock up and save a little money. However, there are some foods that won't survive the icy blast of the freezer.
Want a gorgeous, perfectly browned steak? Use water (yes, really)
Want a gorgeous, perfectly browned steak? Use water (yes, really)
With a little water applied in just the right way, almost everything you make can have a beautifully browned caramelization that's packed full of flavor.
This is the secret to fluffy, moist, downright perfect bread
This is the secret to fluffy, moist, downright perfect bread
Tangzhong is hardly a new trick, but it's still relatively unfamiliar to the Western world. Using this technique, your bread will come out pillowy soft.
3-ingredient Nutella muffins may be your new food obsession
3-ingredient Nutella muffins may be your new food obsession
You would think that with a mere three ingredients, this muffin recipe would hardly be worth your while, but oh, would you be wrong.Â
The experts weigh in: Why the alcohol you use in mixed drinks matters
The experts weigh in: Why the alcohol you use in mixed drinks matters
Mastering the art of mixology isn't enough; you also have to know your alcohol. Here's what the experts say about what we're putting into our cocktails.