Samantha Sied

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Location
Alexandria, VA
School
Oregon State University
Expertise
Event Planning, Wine And Craft Beverages, Food Science And History
  • Samantha sometimes describes herself as a "reformed kitchen-phobic" who got over it by immersing herself in taking cooking classes, reading cookbooks, and binging YouTube and TikTok cooking videos.
  • She appreciates the power of food and drinks to bring people together and transform a simple gathering into a celebration.
  • Always experimenting with new recipes or trying restaurants, Samantha loves simple no-cook recipes such as smoothies and salads. She's still working on creating the perfect Caprese salad or avocado smoothie bowl.

Experience

Prior to freelancing as a writer, Samantha worked in the events field and was a food and wellness blogger. Around that time she also became interested in cooking and reviewed cookbooks, she tested at least one recipe from each cookbook in the process. Little did she know, this would lead her on a new path as a writer. While writing for a regional alt newspaper, she had the opportunity to interview farmers, fishers, food scientists, brewers, and winemakers who combine traditional craft with modern innovation. She has written interview-based features, short updates, original news, and expert tip listicles for online and regional publications, including Mashed, Daily Meal, The Local Dish, the Corvallis Advocate, and Wine4Food.

Education

Samantha values her liberal arts education, as it gave her space to develop research and writing skills while exploring the world of ideas.

Mashed Editorial Policies

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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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