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Laura C. Allan

@lcallan.bsky.social

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I am a food writer and home cook currently working for The Takeout, as well as an avid San Jose Sharks fan and lover of all things fiction. Read my work HERE: https://www.thetakeout.com/author/lauraallan/

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 25m

I know it's not summer anymore, but that doesn't mean you can't have a little fun with a frozen beverage. If you like lemonade, you'll definitely like this too.

(please drink it in my honor, I can no longer have lemon and I miss it so!!!)

#foodsky #lemonade #slushies #howto #cookinghacks #lemon

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 2d

Lemon Slushies Are The Easy 2-Ingredient Refreshing Treat You Need To Make

Lemon Slushies Are The Easy 2-Ingredient Refreshing Treat You Need To Make

Looking for an icy drink to cool down to when it's hot outside? This sweet and tart lemon slushie is a no-fuss beverage that's super simple to make.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 21h

This is important. I didn't write it, not claiming that, but oh my goodness is this important to know.

paris martineau @paris.nyc · 1d

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you for sharing this information with the world. I have passed this along to friends I care about, and a few of them were taking powders mentioned in the report. This matters. Thank you again.

Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 21h

I don't remember precisely which of my cooking relatives told me to start adding Worcestershire to tomato sauces, but I've never gone back. Just a little dash is all it really need.

On a related note, how do YOU say Worcestershire? (My family always said "Wersh-ster")

#foodsky #pasta #cookinghacks

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 3d

The Savory Liquid That Brings A Fast Punch Of Umami To Any Pasta Dish

The Savory Liquid That Brings A Fast Punch Of Umami To Any Pasta Dish

This ingredient probably isn't the first item you reach for when making pasta sauce or doctoring up a jar of marinara, but maybe it should be.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know that peanuts became part of baseball because someone was LITERALLY paid in a bunch of peanuts? Well, now you do!

#peanuts #baseball #civilwar #history #foodstories

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 2d

How Peanuts Became One Of The Most Iconic Baseball Foods

How Peanuts Became One Of The Most Iconic Baseball Foods

Baseball has a number of iconic foods associated with it, but peanuts have remained near the top. Here's how these little shelled snacks came to dominate.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 2d

THANK you. A lot of people think that's some sort of crime. Then again, I also dip my grilled cheese in Ketchup, so I suppose I'm doomed for grilled cheese ridicule either way, lol.

Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 2d

Call it blasphemy, but I stand by sliced apple in grilled cheese. a Blapple grilled cheese on sourdough is one of my favorite things to treat myself with (bleu cheese, cheddar cheese, very thin slices of green apples).

Don't knock it till you try it!!

#grilledcheese #cookinghacks #foodsky #diwhy

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 2d

The Sweet Crisp Fruit That Turns Grilled Cheese Into A Gourmet Experience

The Sweet Crisp Fruit That Turns Grilled Cheese Into A Gourmet Experience

Grilled cheese can be far more than bread and melted cheese. The right addition turns it from a comfort food classic into something truly gourmet.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 3d

Want to make a decent beer batter? The colder the beer, the better it will be, period!

#foodsky #frying #beerbatter #beer #cookinghacks

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 4d

Why The Best Beer Batter Starts With An Ice Cold Brew

Why The Best Beer Batter Starts With An Ice Cold Brew

If you want to perfect your beer batter recipe, there is a critical step not to miss. There's a reason your beer needs to be ice cold that might surprise you.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 4d

As an NHL fan, this pleases me more than I can say in words....
🤣

Eighth @eighth07.bsky.social · 5d

No idea how much overlap there is with wrestling and hockey fans but if you saw that recent NHL hype video, I thought it overlapped well with Daniel Garcia's arc.
So now this exists. #AEW #DanielGarcia

Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 5d

@allelitewrestling.com fantastic, lol.

Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 5d

For all my peanut butter lovers out there, this one's for you! It's easy, it keeps for SO long, and it tastes great. So worth giving it a try.

#foodsky #peantubutter #maple #waffles #2ingredientrecipes #easy #breakfast

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 5d

Elevate Breakfast With This 2-Ingredient Spread That's Perfect For Waffles

Elevate Breakfast With This 2-Ingredient Spread That's Perfect For Waffles

Waffles for breakfast? You're starting the day the right way. Is there any way to make that meal better? There is - and all you need are two pantry ingredients.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 6d

I tend to use this trick for limeade, as lemon destroys my insides. But I do this probably once or twice a year in big batches, and it's always amazing. :)

Save the bees!

#foodsky #limeade #lemonade #honey #savethebees

This Sugar Alternative Is The Perfect Subtle Addition To Lemonade - The Takeout

Lemonade requires nothing more than lemon juice, water, and a sweetener, but plain old white sugar isn't your only option. Try this sweet swap instead.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 6d

As I say in the article, do this CAREFULLY. You don't want to end up shattering the jars, so avoid doing it with hot liquids, lots of ice, or really solid ingredients, ok?

#smoothies #foodsky #safety #masonjars #healthy #kitchenhacks

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 7d

How Mason Jars Make Blending Up Individual Smoothies So Much Easier

How Mason Jars Make Blending Up Individual Smoothies So Much Easier

When you're making your morning smoothie, you don't need to dirty multiple dishes by getting out your blender. Using a mason jar makes the process easy.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 7d

Hey, anyone remember the Crispani from Panera? Yeah, me too.

They didn't last long, but they made an impression. As to why they vanished... oh MAN that was a messy situation. Lawyers even got involved.

#panera #foodsky #crispani #pizza #flatbread #fastfood #fail

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 7d

Why Panera Bread's Crispani Flatbread Pizza Was A Total Failure

Why Panera Bread's Crispani Flatbread Pizza Was A Total Failure

Fans of Panera Bread may recall its first attempt at flatbread pizza, known as the Crispani. It debuted in 2006 but fell off the menu in less than two years.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 7d

It's Fall, so it's SOUP WEATHER! I don't care what the temperature is, it's soup weather...

Cream of zucchini, potato, & gruyère soup, garnished with pine nuts
Roasted pork tenderloin with tart cherry, apple, walnut sauce
Garlic & fresh oregano crostini

#foodsky #soupweather #foodporn #homecooking

Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 7d

Ever wonder why we don't get free toys in cereal anymore? The answers are actually a little sad, to be honest. I do miss the toys, even if there are good reasons they are gone now.

What about you?

#prizeinside #cereal #foodsky #freetoy

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 7d

Why You Never Find Prizes In Cereal Boxes Anymore

Why You Never Find Prizes In Cereal Boxes Anymore

A prize in the box was once one of the best parts of buying cereal, but a culmination of factors in the mid-2000s proved toys and breakfast foods don't mix.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 8d

If you have stainless steel appliances and surfaces in your kitchen, you know they can be... annoying to clean, lol. There are so many mistakes you can make that can leave them permanently scratched. Luckily, there are some things you can do to prevent that.

#stainlesssteel #kitchenhacks #foodsky

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 8d

Whatever You Do, Don't Clean Stainless Steel Appliances With This Kind Of Material

Whatever You Do, Don't Clean Stainless Steel Appliances With This Kind Of Material

Stainless steel appliances can get smudges, stains, and stuck-on grime on them. But whatever you do, there's something you should never clean them with.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 9d

Honestly? Big fan of the guy, but that doesn't mean he hasn't had some... nuanced thoughts about frozen food over the years.

#gordonramsay #frozenfood #foodsky #homecooking

Gordon Ramsay's Complicated Take On Frozen Food - The Takeout

Many enjoy at least a few frozen meals here and there, but Gordon Ramsay would have you believe this is practically a sin. Only, his opinion isn't consistent.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 10d

Peanut butter lovers, rejoice! Want an achingly easy sweet to mix up this spooky season? You can make this with only two ingredients and a microwave.

#peanutbutter #fudge #sweets #candy #foodsky #recipes #easyrecipes

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 10d

The Decadent 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge That'll Be Your New Favorite Dessert

The Decadent 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge That'll Be Your New Favorite Dessert

Nothing beats biting into melt-in-your-mouth fudge. But move over, other fudge, this two-ingredient peanut butter fudge is gonna be your new favorite dessert.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 10d

Have you heard of the chilhuacle negro? Maybe you've even cooked with it or eaten it. Well, if you have, then you've had one of the most expensive, and rarest, chiles in the world.

This is another piece I LOVED writing...

#chilhuaclenegro #chilhuacle #peppers #chile #mexico #foodsky #oaxaca

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 10d

The Most Expensive Chile In Mexico Comes From One Small Region

The Most Expensive Chile In Mexico Comes From One Small Region

These highly-prized, complexly-flavored chiles come at a high price, and for a good reason: They're only grown in one small region in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 10d

Hear me out, this is actually pretty good. Yes, for some people it will be a 100% gross out, but it's better than you might expect.

#foodsky #german #bologna #meatsalad #fleischsalat #foodgore

The Takeout @thetakeout.bsky.social · 10d

If You've Got Bologna And Pickles, You Can Make This German Meat Salad

If You've Got Bologna And Pickles, You Can Make This German Meat Salad

Bologna and pickles are pretty common to have around your refrigerator. If you don't have plans for them, try making this German meat salad.

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Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 11d

If you want to use it immediately or in the next day, you could mix it into some cream or butter with white wine and make like a creamy pesto sauce. Would go aces on pasta or pizza.
And no worries either way, pesto can be FICKLE. 🫂

Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 11d

With autumn here, I'm using yet MORE autumn ingredients, many straight from my garden.
Pictured: Herbed, radish gruyère risotto, with a side of roasted seasoned sweet potato, and a glass of Deerfield Ranch chard.
Was DELISH!

#foodsky #foodporn #risotto #cheese #autumn #whatsfordinner #homecooking

Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 11d

Hey, I wrote this! :)

Laura C. Allan @lcallan.bsky.social · 11d

It's actually an interesting history, and it's moving in a very new direction....

#pfchangs #murals

Why Every P.F. Chang's Location Has A Unique Mural - The Takeout

Every P.F. Chang's features a mural by a local artist to reflect the cuisine and community and keep a trendy, upscale appearance to attract younger customers.

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