Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and Baking Arts. Allie worked professionally as a private chef for over a decade, honing her craft in New York at places like Balthazar, Bien Cuit, The Chocolate Room, Billy’s Bakery, and Whole Foods. She spent evenings as a chef instructor, and also earned a master’s degree at Hunter College for teaching English. Allie’s YouTube channel, Thainybites, features recipes and baking tricks. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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These Are the Eight Items I Always Travel With
These eight items are the best things I've ever used while traveling.
I Made the Perfect Boiled Egg, According to Science
This cooking method makes you answer the question: What lengths would you go to for the perfect egg?
The Dutch Oven Sourdough Recipe I Use Every Week
The Dutch oven is like a baking stone and a steam keeper all rolled into one.
Sour Cream Makes for a Better Egg Wash Than an Actual Egg
I tested six different egg wash replacements, and sour cream blew them out of the water.
