Jay Wilson
School
University Of Manchester
Expertise
Restaurant Industry Trends, Recipe Hacks, Italian Cuisine
- Jay has years of experience in the restaurant industry, working as everything from a chef to a front-of-house manager, to a freelance marketing assistant, to swabbing the floors at night.
- He is obsessed with the vibrant London food scene, and he makes it a mission to try at least three new restaurants a month.
- An avid chef, Jay has a particular passion for Italian cuisine, working in a number of acclaimed pizzerias across the U.K.
Experience
Jay is a freelance content writer and copywriter with a specific focus on the food industry, recipes, and nutrition. A full-time freelance writer since 2019, he was previously a frequent contributor to Drink Filtered. Before being a full-time writer, Jay worked in the food industry for several years, and thanks to his time as a restaurant marketing assistant, he has a keen insight into shifting food trends. He has also written for Health Digest and House Digest.
Education
Jay holds a First Class B.A. in English Literature. As an English grad, Jay loves thinking about how language can be used to inspire and inform in equal measure.
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Stories By Jay Wilson
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Boiling certain types of food in water can completely ruin their texture. It can even cause them to be far less nutritious than you might expect.
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Onions are a staple in many popular recipes, but not storing them properly can lead to food waste and more, Avoid these mistakes when bringing onions home.
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Trying new recipes can be a challenging, worthwhile experience. But there are just some foods you should let the professional chefs make for you.
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While it can feel immensely gratifying to cook a Thanksgiving dinner from scratch, you may not actually need to. There's a range of shortcuts you can take.
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While ground beef can seem easy to cook, it can be tricky to get it right. Here are 15 ground beef cooking tips you should try the next time you're making it.
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When it comes to desserts, there's nothing quite like ice cream. But you could be making crucial mistakes sure to turn your sweet treat into disappointment.
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Don't settle for uninspiring nachos you'd stumble upon at a gas station. Elevate your chips with these 15 tips to transform your snacks into a gourmet delight.
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Dumplings have held a significant place in global cuisine for centuries. Here are 14 valuable lessons we've acquired over time when crafting these treats.
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Thanks to the endless popularity of burgers, buns are available in pretty much every supermarket across the country. But not all of these buns are healthy.
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Cooking bacon is a process, and there are certain things you should follow to get the best from your meat. Here's a few bacon rules you should never break.
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True French toast aficionados know that there are some secret ingredients that can make the meal sing. We were sick of keeping them to ourselves.
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With so many people ordering seafood dishes at different places, here are 14 dishes you might want to avoid ordering at a seafood restaurant.
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Handling meat -- defrosted or otherwise -- can be a tricky business. It pays to know how to handle meat and defrost it safely, while keeping it tasty.
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Burritos boast endless flavor and ingredients, yet room for enhancement remains. Check out these 14 clever hacks to elevate your burrito game.
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Almost 75% of the entire U.S. population drinks coffee every day. So, if that's you, then here are 11 tips for making the best coffee with your French press.
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Aldi is one of the best deals when it comes to big-brand grocery stores. But, sometimes, cutting costs means its products don't meet customers' expectations.
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It's a key component of your kitchen, but are you giving your microwave enough attention? Here's how to clean the turntable, hinges - and avoid the magnetron.
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The oven is often the workhorse of the kitchen, and neglecting to clean it properly could lead to nasty smells and off-flavors in your food.
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With these hacks you can make preparing bacon a breeze. From how to make it nice and crispy to the proper way to freeze it, we've got you covered.
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Storing food in the freezer is a relatively recent invention that has changed how we eat. Check out our list of 16 items you can freeze for a long time.
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Throughout history, humans have been frying just about everything. Check out our list of 14 fritters from around the world that you need to order.
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While baked potatoes are pretty simple to cook, they can still go drastically wrong. If you want a brilliant baked potato, you have to nail your technique.
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Many frosting brands are packed with ingredients that might surprise you. Some even have artificial ingredients that you may want to skip entirely.
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As convenient as canned foods can be, some aren't worth the ease. Check out our list of which ones you should avoid buying at the grocery store.
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Despite being such a versatile dish, risotto can be hard to perfect. Creating the perfect bowl of bowl rice is reliant on mastering a few key principles.
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Sliced meat sandwiches are perfect for picnics, but they can also be unhealthy. Check out our list of the 14 unhealthiest store-bought sliced hams.
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The taste and styling of condiments are some things that Trader Joe's has nailed. The undeniably popular store is excellent at creating food offerings.