Crystal Antonace
School
College Of Wooster, Loyola University
Expertise
Nutrition, Food Trends, Social & Economic Food Issues
- Crystal has developed her love of real food and nutrition from working on various farms across North Texas that focus on permaculture and holistic land management such as Dry Valley Dairy and Elizabeth Anna's Urban Farm and Market.
- She seeks to discover new and upcoming food trends pertaining to health and wellness.
- She also has extensive interest in how the economy impacts our relationship with food. She became highly tied to covering the 2022 food inflation crisis and the weight of its economic impact.
Experience
Crystal is a freelance writer with enthusiasm for all topics related to nutrition, real food, and social justice issues in the food community at large. She has written for several underground zines in Chicago, Illinois over the last decade including The Tiny Carrot and Black Forest Magic. Her passions lie in provocative topics that require debate and creative writing.
Education
Crystal holds a B.A. in communications with a focus on journalism from The College of Wooster in Ohio. While attending, she received honors from the National Communication Association for two separate theses. Upon graduation, Crystal attended Loyola University in Chicago for one year in pursuit of a master's degree in English.
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Stories By Crystal Antonace
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With just a simple can of coconut milk, you can make your own delicious plant-based whipped cream right in your home kitchen.
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If you're well-versed in red and white wines, the next to conquer is rosé. Today Meal spoke to an expert who shared how to properly pick out a rosé like a pro.
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If you want a lighter alternative to traditional cheesecake or just a new seasonal recipe, you may want to try making a homemade ricotta cheesecake.
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Oranges are a quick snack with plenty of health benefits. But sometimes, they can be a pain to prep. Try this orange peeling hack that makes life much easier.
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Everything bagel seasoning can work wonders for a traditional egg casserole. Learn how to incorporate this seasoning blend into your favorite recipe.
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It might be easy to think of mushrooms as chewy water fungi, but when cooked the right way, they will do right by your salads.
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Cooking potatoes can take a long time. Instead of spending all day cooking, give your oven a rest and throw your sweet potatoes in the air fryer.
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Employing kitchen tools for something other than their intended use is great knowledge to have. Swiftly chop hard-boiled eggs with this cooling rack hack.
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It's sad when all that remains of Christmas is a tree full of memories and nowhere to put it. This year, give your Christmas tree a second life as a cocktail.
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The tradition of giving children gelt during Hanukkah can leave you with a lot of leftover chocolate coins. Save it to make some delicious hot chocolate.
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You know how to transform your boxed cake mix to make everyone think it's homemade. But if you want to enhance it further, add some citrus for a tasty zing.
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When you slice your butter ahead of time, the extra air that hits those precious slices will help soften this golden fat in much less time.
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On a cozy morning, nothing beats no plans and a stack of pancakes. To enhance your homemade flapjacks, fill them with chocolate using this candy bar trick.
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When it comes to adding liquid to meatball mixtures, milk is used for its versatility, depth of flavor, and richness. Otherwise, you're facing dry meatballs.
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This easy hack for marinating your vegetables will completely change the way you prepare and enjoy your healthiest meals at home. Here's what you need to do.
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Leal and her family's I Love Chamoy recipe contains zero calories, is made with monk fruit extract, and contains 50% less sodium than most commercial varieties.
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Nothing enhances your homemade cookies like a secret ingredient from savory to spicy. Add this ingredient to your next batch of chocolate chip cookies.
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When raw hazelnuts are toasted, they impart a delicious, savory flavor that serves as an ideal accompaniment to fall salads and sturdy greens.
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Fall ushers in the baking time of year, and with so many seasonal cakes and sweets, you'll want to try topping them with caramel whipped cream.
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Company fruit salad is chopped fruit mixed with a dressing made of sour cream, sugar, cream cheese, and mayonnaise. But there's no one-size-fits-all recipe.
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f you're looking for a quick way to upgrade your next batch of cupcakes without utilizing your mixer or measuring cups, look no further than marshmallows.
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Even if you've perfected cooking the Thanksgiving Day bird, it can still sometimes come out dry. Brush your next turkey with mayo for the juiciest golden roast.
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Infusing elements of traditional pie, cobbler, and crumble in a simple and easy-to-prepare dessert, Texas pie recipes come together in a snap.
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If you're looking to give your plain old mayonnaise a serious boost, try stirring in some salty, sour, umami-rich tapenade to take the spread to new heights.
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To get the job done, you can splurge on expensive metal pie weights. But for convenience purposes, why not sub in your loose change instead?
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Halloween parties are full of festive and spooky décor, but it doesn't have to stop there. TikTok's ''Monster Mash'' mimosas make a memorable Halloween drink.
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Utilize these easy tips from a sushi expert to recreate the Japanese delicacy right at home with minimal effort. No fancy technique required.