Amy Andrews - Chowhound

Location

Charlotte, NC And New York, NY

School

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Expertise

Culinary Travel, Restaurants, Food Trends

While living in London, Amy traveled extensively across Europe and beyond and was an active member of the original Chowhound community in her ongoing quest for authentic and memorable food.
During COVID, Amy "explored the globe" from A-Z by researching and making recipes from a different country each week. Armenian manti and Japanese okonomiyaki were house favorites.
Amy continues to combine her passion for travel, food, and running by planning trips around the world to compete in half marathons while savoring the best in local food and drink.

Experience

Amy came to freelance writing after a career in corporate communications. Her love of food and travel has continued to grow over the years, and she is regularly sought out for culinary travel and cooking advice. In addition to contributing to Chowhound, she is a regular writer for luxury family travel outlet Ciao Bambino. Amy also devotes her skills to nonprofits such as Carolina Youth Coalition, where she serves as a writing coach and mentor to under-resourced students in their college application process.

Education

Amy holds a degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Stories By Amy Andrews

Cooking

Cooking By Amy Andrews

Martha Stewart's Favorite Way To Make Crepes Is So Genius

Martha Stewart has given us a countless number of amazing tips to make our good dishes into great ones. Now, follow her favorite way to make crepes.
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Tips

Tips By Amy Andrews

This Chocolatey Ingredient Might Be The Secret To Brownies With A Shiny Crust

You might think that creating your perfect brownies requires endless recipe tweaking, but one added ingredient can almost guarantee a shiny crust.
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Grilling And Smoking

Grilling And Smoking By Amy Andrews

How Long Do You Need To Let Brisket Rest?

Resting your brisket is a crucial step that ensures your meat comes out juicy and tender instead of dry and stringy. But how long does a brisket need to rest?
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Facts

Facts By Amy Andrews

These Are Stanley Tucci's Favorite Cheese Shops Around The World

One of Stanley Tucci's favorite foods is cheese, so it makes sense that he also has four favorite cheese shops from around the world that you should try.
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Baking

Baking By Amy Andrews

Gordon Ramsay's Favorite Dessert Conjures Up Memories Of His Mom

Gordon Ramsay has certainly sampled many desserts in his day, but this one is by far his favorite. Here's why this particular dessert reminds him of his mother.
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Cooking

Cooking By Amy Andrews

Give Your Potato Salad A Briny Kick With This Addition

If you're looking to upgrade your homemade potato salad, consider adding in this briny ingredient. Here's why this ingredient works so well in potato salad.
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Cooking

Cooking By Amy Andrews

Put A Sweet Spin On Classic Tiramisu With This Juicy Swap

Tiramisu is a classic crowd-pleasing dessert. But have you ever thought about adjusting the recipe? Here's why this fruit works so well in a tiramisu.
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Mixology And Techniques

Mixology And Techniques By Amy Andrews

The Underrated Mocktail Base You Probably Already Have At Home

If you're making mocktails at home, consider adding in this ingredient. And the best part is that you likely already have it in your kitchen. Here's why.
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Cooking

Cooking By Amy Andrews

The Classic Party Snack That Gets A Huge Boost Thanks To Olive Brine

Olives are certainly having a bit of a moment lately, so why not add olive brine to this classic party snack? Here's why olive brine is perfect for this recipe.
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Cooking

Cooking By Amy Andrews

Pickled Grapes Are The Perfect Addition To Your Charcuterie Boards. Here's How To Make Them

If you're looking for an easy and delicious way to spice up your average charcuterie board, look no further. Here's how to make pickled grapes yourself at home.
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