Molly E. Sandwell - Food Republic

Location

San Diego, CA

School

Seattle University

Expertise

Beer & Wine, Plant-Based Eating, Charcuterie

A dedicated foodie who loves to travel, the first places Molly seeks out in any new destination are the culinary gems favored by locals.
She remains a stalwart lover of anything with "an acquired taste," including Marmite, pâté, and pork belly.
Although technically a flexitarian, Molly takes pleasure in writing on the subject of plant-based living and meat alternatives, hoping to expand even the most devout meat lover's palate a little wider.

Experience

Classically trained in AP-style reporting, Molly began her writing journey with a high school journalism class more than 15 years ago. Now a Lifestyle and Culture Writer, she most enjoys writing about food and travel. Having majored in Psychology at Seattle University, Molly loves to explore the psychology behind what we eat, viewing cooking as a therapeutic process and savoring delicious dishes as a form of self-care. In her career as a freelancer, she has worked as a content editor, overseen a writer's room for a media company's blog, and contributed as a ghostwriter for multiple food blogs and websites.

Education

Molly earned a bachelor's in psychology from Seattle University, graduating summa cum laude with a minor in studio art.

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Stories By Molly E. Sandwell

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11 Ways To Make Matcha Without A Whisk

Making a matcha at home is pretty easy, but if you don't own a whisk (also called a chasen), you may be wondering if it's still possible. Don't worry, it is.
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Cook By Molly E. Sandwell

15 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Cooking Waffles

Cooking waffles seems as easy as pouring the batter on the waffle iron, but there are plenty of mistakes you can make. These are mistakes to avoid.
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Cook By Molly E. Sandwell

8 Delicious Ways To Cook Hot Dogs And 6 Ways That You'll Regret

There are as many ways to cook hot dogs as there are ways to dress them up. Here are some of the best and worst cooking methods to look out for.
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Cook By Molly E. Sandwell

The Mistakes Everyone Keeps Repeating When Making These 12 Dips

Who doesn't love a good dip? While most are easy to whip up, there are definitely some mistakes you should avoid making when creating these popular dips.
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Cook By Molly E. Sandwell

12 Mistakes To Avoid When Making A Cheesy Sauce With Milk

When making a cheesy sauce with milk, there are a lot of ways things can go really wrong. These are some classic mistakes to avoid in the process.
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Drink

Drink By Molly E. Sandwell

Oat Milk Vs Almond Milk: What's The Difference And Is One Better For You Than The Other?

If you're looking to get into plant-based milk and aren't sure if oat milk or almond milk is the move, we've broken down their similarities and differences.
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Restaurants

Restaurants By Molly E. Sandwell

14 Fast Food Burgers That Are Always Fresh And Never Frozen

If you're looking for one of the freshest fast food burgers around, try out one of these fast food burgers that are always fresh and never frozen.
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Food

Food By Molly E. Sandwell

Albacore Vs Chunk Light Tuna: What's The Difference?

Albacore and chunk light tuna have some differences you should know about before making your next canned tuna purchase.
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Cook By Molly E. Sandwell

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup is delightful and cozy. But as easy as it might seem to prepare, here's the mistakes everyone makes when cooking chicken noodle soup.
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