Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
School
West Virginia University, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Expertise
Budget grocery shopping, ALDI private labels, viral TikTok dishes
- Cara's real interest in food didn't begin until she was in her early 20s, when she worked in a local convenience store's sandwich station, and she and her coworkers would come up with creative combinations, using the ingredients on hand.
- She tries to attend every festival and event in her area where there will be good eats.
- Due to her recent heart condition and her partner's gluten intolerance, she has had to pivot in the kitchen and reevaluate her relationship with food and how she writes about it.
Experience
Cara got her start in food writing as a staff member for her college newspaper, where she penned local restaurant reviews. Post-university, she began working as a freelancer, returning again and again to the topic of food, including sharing her grocery store shopping know-how on QuerySprout and covering food and culture for her city's alt-weekly, The Erie Reader. Her work today with Food Republic encompasses all the know-how she's accumulated as both a food writer and a food service employee, and she aims to both enlighten and entertain readers with her culinary content.
Education
Cara has a bachelor's degree in English with a writing concentration and a history minor from Edinboro University, as well as a master's in integrated marketing communications from West Virginia University.
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Restaurants
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This bakery has become a beloved staple in the Pittsburgh area, owing much of its success to the foundations on which it was built in the early 20th century.
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Fast Food
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While Chipotle remains one of America's top-performing Mexican chains, it couldn't quite edge out the competition for the No. 1 spot in Colorado.
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Watching Super Bowl ads is half the fun of the big game, and Lay's is coming in hot with an emotional ad from an Oscar-winning director.
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Fast Food
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While some prices fluctuate due to your region, seeing this simple breakfast item listed at a sky-high price shocked Redditors at the drastic climb.
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Shopping Tips
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Aldi is full of fun little products that customers love to love. In fact, these particular jarred olives have caused shoppers across the internet to rave.
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French fries, in particular, have never been a universal staple at U.S. Costco food courts, and Redditors have several intriguing theories as to why.
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Restaurants
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While the food is a big draw, it’s the novelty of dining onboard a former working ship that truly anchors this Maine restaurant's experience.
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Trader Joe's
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Trader Joe's has many delicious frozen meals that make dinners a breeze, but if you want to feel like you're eating at an Italian restaurant, grab this.
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Exclusives
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While flavor is certainly a primary draw for many coffee drinkers, there’s a scientifically optimal time to drink coffee if you're craving an energy boost.
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Fast Food
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There is a certain etiquette customers should maintain when ordering from a drive-thru, but customers have a pet peeve all their own as well.
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Just 30 miles south of San Francisco, you'll find a grocery store that's nearly 140 years old, still maintained by the same family who founded it.
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Exclusives
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We all know it’s bad form to ask for something complicated during a rush, but this supposedly easy order is another mistake that drives bartenders crazy.
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If your Valentine happens to be a foodie, but you need to stick to a budget, fear not. Aldi comes in clutch with delicious offerings all under $10.
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Trader Joe's
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If your Valentine's Day date is a foodie, especially one who loves all things Trader Joe's, then you need to check out this list for the best gifts.
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Exclusives
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The era of sterile, minimalist kitchens has been replaced by a different aesthetic altogether, though this particular style is already losing its appeal.
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Casual Dining
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Tucked away in downtown Pittsburgh, this century-old restaurant has been serving massive fried fish sandwiches that have become a local legend.
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Beyond their utility, what really draws customers to Costco's reusable tote bags is the artwork, which features a cast of playful, adorable characters.
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Aldi customers can’t get enough of this salad, elevating it to cult status thanks to its symphony of textures and its perfect sweet and savory balance.
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Leftover pot roast is a blessing. It's so versatile, you can make any number of dishes with it, so long as you remember to use it before it goes bad.
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Casual Dining
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The shrimp burger is a Carolina delicacy, and while each restaurant that serves it puts its own spin on it, one old-school spot keeps it simple and delicious.
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If you happen to shop at the Costco in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, you'll notice something incredibly unique outside: The store caters to the Amish.
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If you want an affordable, protein-heavy staple in your kitchen, then get thee to Dollar Tree and find this tinned seafood. Best of all is its versatility.
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Fine Dining
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You might expect the oldest Italian restaurant in America to be in New York or at least on the East Coast, but it actually resides in California.
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Casual Dining
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The largest Olive Garden in the country is a sight to see: three stories tall, with around 500 seats, you can expect to wait for hours in this iconic location.
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Cooking Tips
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Quick, convenient, and surprisingly hearty, one of the best baked potato toppings is likely already in your kitchen, waiting in a humble can.
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Countertop knife holders not only take up valuable counter space, but they can wear down the blade of your knife. Choose Martha Stewart's approved organizer.
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Restaurants
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This beloved Tennessee-based bakery is still serving up breads made exactly as they were when the bakery first opened, all the way back in 1902.
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