Allison Lindsey
School
St. Edward's University, Los Angeles City College
Expertise
Food Service, Southern Cooking, Food History
- A Texas native living in Los Angeles, Allison combines her penchant for home cooking, southern hospitality, and pop culture to develop a distinct writer's voice that arrives at the intersection of storytelling and food.
- Across the span of five years, she worked in the service industry as a host, server, barback, and bartender. Elijah Wood once called her "a fine waitress."
- When she's not transcribing interviews or editing stories, she's exploring LA's robust food culture through a multicultural lens of the past, present, and future.
Experience
Allison is a tenured writer and communications professional with a focus on journalism, public relations, and advocacy. From serving and bartending to entertainment PR and celebrity interviews, Allison is a purveyor of all things fun and flavorful. As a publicist, she secured cutting-edge features for her clients in publications like Rolling Stone, Billboard, TIME, SPIN, and more. She's interviewed a wide variety of artists, including Sasha Spielberg, Lucky Daye, Tom Odell, Duckwrth, and more.
Education
Allison earned an associate degree in social and behavioral science from Los Angeles City College. She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in sociology.
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Stories By Allison Lindsey
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Learn how to use dried hibiscus flowers to create a vivid pink frosting, which can color your cakes and cookies without any synthetic additives.
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Chocolate bark is a fun and sweet treat that lends itself well to almost any variation you can think of. Try adding dried fruit in your next batch!
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We're all looking for ways to eliminate food waste in our day-to-day lives. This no-brainer trick makes a tasty and delicious appetizer in no time.
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Creamy mashed potatoes are a favorite preparation of this endlessly customizable vegetable. Zhuzh up your next batch of mashed with a healthy dollop of flavor.
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If your oatmeal is hot off the stove, there's a trick to enjoy it in a hurry. Throw in a handful of frozen berries to cool it down and add a burst of flavor.
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The classic comfort food dish of chicken noodle soup can be tweaked in a number of different delicious ways. Adding cabbage is one of the tastiest.
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The chopped Italian sandwich already packs a flavorful wallop on its own, but bacon can take it to another height in the texture department.
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Creamy, dreamy potato salad is equally at home at a barbecue or going solo as a snack. Adding this pickled veggie can take basic potato salad and make it pop.
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Skip the tried-and-true chips and dip for this unique game day snack. Air-fried pasta turns into crispy, crunchy chips that are just as snackable.
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Most people cook their rice in boiling water, but you could majorly amplify the flavor of your dish by using bone broth at the start instead.
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You can mash them, crush them, roast them, and boil them. But did you know you can also pickle potatoes? Here's how to uplevel your next potato salad.
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Next time you crank open that can of tuna, consider infusing it into butter for a hearty spread to elevate many dishes and charcuterie boards.
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Fermented garlic honey is loaded with flavor and healthy benefits, it's very easy to make, and it lasts a really long time -- as long as it's properly stored.
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Spice up your next taco night at home by adding different ingredients like chorizo to your usual recipe for an added flavor you'll never forget.
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Cranberry sauce needn't be a festive condiment. It might be your new favorite cheesecake topping. So don't wait till next holiday season to break out a can.
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Winter salads are a great way to celebrate the ingredients that shine during the season. One of the best ways to take yours to the next level is with lump crab.
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If you're wondering why your fried rice never quite tastes like take-out, there's a secret ingredient that'll get your homemade dish singing, restaurant-style.
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There are many ways to enjoy sweet potatoes, including in sweet dishes. And we're here to advise you to drizzle them with marshmallow sauce. Thank us later.
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If you're getting a little bored with your favorite recipes there are a few options to consider. Make things more exciting with the perfect condiment.
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There are many twists on an egg salad sandwich to keep breakfast interesting. But have you ever tried upgrading its texture by shredding the egg?
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When you want to take your boxed mix pancakes to the next level, all you really need to rely on is the fermented functionality of probiotic kefir.
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Fusing Tex-Mex flavors into a classic brunch dish just feels right. Making it at home? Follow these important steps to keep your brunch game on point.
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Transform drab oats into an unforgettable breakfast experience by baking them with unique flavor combinations, like chocolate chips, fruit, or even vegetables.
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Learn how to add canned or homemade cranberry sauce to pancakes for a delectable flavor explosion, plus more ideas for dressing up festive flapjacks.
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Pot roast is an easy, one-pot classic guaranteed to satisfy a family. A tip that can guarantee moist and tender roast is to use the right amount of liquid.
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Whether scratch-made or instant, ramen can be greatly improved with a splash of citrus juice or zest. Here's how to bring this ingredient into the limelight.
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It might not seem like your first choice for breakfast, but stuffing sweet potatoes with your first meal favorites is one way to switch up your morning routine.