School
University Of Connecticut And ISI Florence
Expertise
Food News, Culinary Tips, Kitchen Hacks
- Olivia visited the Mohegan Sun Food & Wine Festival where she met and interviewed seven celebrity chefs in one day: Robert Irvine, Nyesha Arrington, Marc Murphy, Richard Blais, Rocco DiSpirito, Michael Symon, and Maneet Chauhan.
- She created her own business food Instagram, @livvin_for_food, where she posts her latest restaurant visits, culinary creations, in-person chef experiences, and latest foodie articles.
- Her passion for traveling has led to a fascination for different foods and cultures. She lived in Florence, Italy, where she expanded her knowledge of Italian cuisine.
Experience
Olivia's passion for food first began when she became the President of Spoon University—UConn chapter, and has since then spiraled into a career. She has vast interview experience as a professional writer with many notable food moguls, including Antoni Porowski, Alton Brown, Katie Lee Biegel, and Andrew Zimmern. Olivia often attends food and beverage events and reviews restaurants (like Gordon Ramsay's Times Square restaurant). She thoroughly enjoys home cooking, and has certainly put the tips she's learned from celebrity chefs to good use.
Education
Olivia has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. She has completed several journalism and mass communication courses that have made her well-versed in media and news.
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Our mission is to inform and engage our readers, telling them things they need to know, things they want to know, and things they didn't know they wanted to know about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, whether that’s the news of the day or a new original recipe you can try making at home. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our editorial team constantly reviews and updates articles as necessary. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
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Exclusives
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Leftovers can be the best part of cooking or eating out, However, reheating steak poses some unique challenges that require patience and finesse.
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Brussels sprouts might not be for everyone, but they may win you over if made the right way. Searing may be just what the doctor ordered.
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Butter may be delicious, but it's not always the right choice for roasts. In this exclusive, Chef David Rose of Omaha Steaks suggest some alternatives.
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David Rose of Omaha steaks has a great idea for a beef Wellington substitute. He told Mashed how you can deconstruct the dish into an easier entree.
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When you're cooking up a prime rib, you'll want to follow Chef David Rose's preparation tips to make sure it comes out juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.
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David Rose shared the top mistake he sees people make with prime rib and shared his simple tips to help your holiday roast get a nice, even cook.
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David Rose of Omaha Steaks sat down with Mashed to let everyone in on some of the best ways to prepare your prime rib dinner for family and friends.
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The customization options at In-N-Out Burger are myriad. Content creators Party Shirt have a suggestion that you simply must try out on your next visit.
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Entertainment
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Mac and cheese is a cornerstone of holiday meals. In this Mashed exclusive, food personality Andrew Zimmern shares his thoughts on the beloved comfort food.
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In a exclusive interview with Mashed, chef and TV host Andrew Zimmern shared how he elevates cheesy broccoli. Don't miss his tips for this classic side dish.
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Fans of homemade cranberry sauce have reason to be thankful for this cost-saving Andrew Zimmern tip.
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Thanksgiving comes around every year, so why not try something new this season? Celeb chef Andrew Zimmern has a recommendation for a new Turkey Day dish.
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With a production like "Cake Wars" comes a lot of sugar, sweets, and treats, which is why Jonathan Bennett had this cheeky advice for hosting such a show.
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What makes McDonald's soft serve even better? According to TikTok duo Party Shirt, their "gelato" tip will take your fast food dessert from good to great.
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Pumpkin spice is a polarizing seasonal treat - and Chef Andrew Zimmern told us where he stands on it as well as other seasonal spices.
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For a sweet twist that will take your charcuterie boards to the next level, try making an Oreo butter recommended by the star TikTok duo Party Shirt.
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Don't put off the turkey shopping any longer, according to Andrew Zimmern. He told Mashed why you need to start looking for your bird right now.
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Party Shirt has strange combinations down to a science. They told Mashed about the snack combo that tastes like New York cheesecake with only two ingredients.
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While discussing his new frozen food line, Andrew Zimmern explained the most difficult part of transforming his meals into an easily packaged product.
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What are the two strangest foods you can think of combining? Party Shirt already has you beat, and they told Mashed all about it with their new cookbook.
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Andrew Zimmern wants you to feel right at home. He spoke to Mashed about his new line of frozen food dinners and how they survive the storage process.
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Entertainment
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Would audiences have the best time watching "Worst Cooks in America" if Jonathan Bennett was in the cast?
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Of all the desserts that host Jonathan Bennett tried on "Cake Wars," one stands out to him as the most outlandish - and he also remembers it as the tastiest.
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"Battle of the Decades" is bringing back lots of nostalgic foods for competitors to use - and host Jonathan Bennett told us which creation he liked best.
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Entertainment
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Eric Ripert reflected on his friendship with Anthony Bourdain and explained why the late chef was so inspiring to fans around the world.
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What should you use for salmon seasoning? We got the answer straight from Eric Ripert, who prefers to keep the delicious fish as a simple dish.
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"Battle of the Decades" host Jonathan Bennett shared his take on nostalgic foods, including the one he hopes doesn't come back any time soon.
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