Location
Tarpon Springs, FL
School
American University
Expertise
Cocktails, Gluten-free Cooking, Camping And Travel Cooking
- Nick is a longtime writer and journalist who's been part of news teams who've won numerous regional Murrow Awards, AP Awards, and Major Market Radio Station of the Year.
- He taught himself gluten-free cooking and baking after developing a gluten intolerance in his late 20s.
- Nick also practices pickling and homebrewing, as well as grows many of his own ingredients in his home garden.
Experience
Nick began his journalism career while still in college, working as a writer and overnight editor for Washington, D.C.'s all-news radio station, WTOP. After seven years, he took some time off to travel, later accepting a job that allowed him to pursue a longtime interest in real estate. In 2021, he returned to writing, pursuing a career as a freelancer for clients, including an RV and camping media group, food tech companies, and others.
Education
Nick is a 2012 graduate of American University's School of Communication in Washington, D.C., where he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism with minors in political science and finance.
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Energy costs are high, and while many adjust their thermostats or turn off lights to lower bills, few consider their kitchen when it comes to saving money.
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Elvis Presely's love of food is almost as well known as his music and films at this point. Many restaurants are themed around the King, but this one closed.
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Restaurants
By Nick Pisano
If you order delivery through food apps, there's a chance that you were eating Chuck E. Cheese pizza from a ghost kitchen without even realizing it.
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Very few grocery chains manage to build their business across major swaths of the United States, but one familiar Ohio outlet is making big moves.
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The fact that you can use a slow cooker for a particular meat doesn't mean you should. For instance, you risk making these proteins dry and rubbery.
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Costco offers Executive membership as a step up from their standard, but how much would you have to spend to make the extra bump worthwhile?
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Pouring boiling water down a sink drain to flush out a clog is a strategy you may have heard about before, but read this before you put that pot on the stove.
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Cracker Barrel
By Nick Pisano
Cracker Barrel's down-home menu holds some delectable hits and disappointing misses. Here's the best item you can order at Cracker Barrel, hands down.
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Delis might be timeless, but the specific meats on display can change over time. Here's one vintage offering that has largely disappeared in recent years.
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Texas Roadhouse
By Nick Pisano
Texas Roadhouse is synonymous with high-quality steaks. Part of the chain's process involves aging its hand-cut, Choice beef. Here's how long it takes.
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Cracker Barrel
By Nick Pisano
Cracker Barrel is famous for down-home cooking. However, when it comes to dessert, we suggest you avoid the chain's take on this Southern classic.
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Restaurants
By Nick Pisano
Patrons at this restaurant located in a historic Florida hotel may encounter some uninvited dinner guests. Ghostly happenings abound at this eatery!
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Boxed mac and cheese is convenient and inexpensive, but it can lack flavor and texture. Kick this quick dinnertime staple up a notch with a simple add-in.
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The company behind Subway also controls this chicken chain, proving that often surprising ownership makes fast food less competitive than you may realize.
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It might seem counterintuitive to say a rice cooker isn't your best bet for preparing the very food for which it's named. But there's a more flavorful way.
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Enjoying whiskey is an art form as well as a personal preference. If you prefer yours on the rocks, don't overlook this big problem with whiskey stones.
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Space may be the best thing since sliced bread, but it has shortcomings. For example, you might think it's crumby that you can't have this food on the ISS.
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As a tasty, grown-up treat, chocolate-covered espresso beans are great, but do they have the caffeine kick of a cup of Joe? We have the answer.
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Cheap spices shouldn't make your taste buds pay a steep cost. While the Dollar Tree has some pretty tasty options, this one was rather flavorless.
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In Brooksville, Florida, you'll find a hot dog restaurant that's fit for a king of rock and roll. The eatery proudly advertises that Elvis Presley ate there.
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At their best, fast food fries are a satisfying side, but not all places do them justice. One chain in particular really needs to up their fries game.
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Many classic Italian foods are still eaten all over the world, but for this once-popular dish, the future doesn't look too bright. It's easy to see why.
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Burger King
By Nick Pisano
Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons, and Firehouse Subs seem to be competing for your dining dollars. However, these chains exist under the same corporate banner.
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Casual Dining
By Nick Pisano
Waffle House is nearly as famous for its its legendary hashbrowns as it for its signature item. Much of that quality comes from where the spuds are sourced.
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Filet mignon might hit the spot, but it will deal a huge blow to your wallet, too. Fortunately, there's a tasty cut of pork that won't break the piggy bank.
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A whiskey bottle can be a beautiful thing. However, even if you keep the container, you shouldn't use it to hold the alcohol after it's opened.
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The sight of rust on a baking sheet might make you want to throw it out. Don't rush to replace your old baking sheet before trying this easy cleaning trick.
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