Location
Queens, New York
School
CUNY Queens College
Expertise
Italian-American recipes, Cooking competition shows, Queens & NYC street food
- In 2022, Danielle started her food blog, "Dee's Little Kitchn," where she develops, tests, and shares her recipes.
- She's traveled to 13 countries (and counting!) and has made it her mission to take cooking classes, go on food tours, and try as many local dishes as possible when abroad.
- Danielle once made five focaccias in one week until her recipe was JUST right.
Experience
Danielle has been a content strategist, writer, and editor for almost 10 years. While she's covered numerous topics, including travel, lifestyle, and pets, her passion for food and content creation led her to build her food blog in 2022. She currently has over 33,000 followers across social media and loves sharing recipes, cooking tips, and random rants with whoever will listen.
Education
Danielle has a bachelor's degree from CUNY Queens College.
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Non-Alcoholic
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As a classic apple juice icon, our most loved brand sources its ingredients straight from California and comes in an adorable reusable glass jar.
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Stores And Chains
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If you're ready to break out the grill and want a cut of meat that's tasty and is easy on your wallet, then look no further than Sam's Club.
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Food
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Summer often brings the hottest months of the year, and what better way to celebrate the season than with its most popular (and delicious) fruits?
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Cooking Tips
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Trying to squeeze out that last half ounce of mustard from the bottle or scrape the jar to get the tiniest bit? Don't! Turn it into salad dressing instead.
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Shopping Tips
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Banquet, contrary to its name, makes the worst frozen turkey dinner that you can buy, according to our Food Republic taste tester. Here's why.
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Food History
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If you're looking for a vintage dessert to add a touch of nostalgia or elegance to your dinner menu, then you need to peruse this list of the best.
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Casual Dining
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There are plenty of fantastically delicious barbecue joints out there, but which one is the worst? Our taste testers (and internet reviewers) say this one.
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Exclusives
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While there are various ways to upgrade boxed cornbread mix, one of our favorite methods involves introducing a savory and sweet ingredient that's hard to beat.
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Exclusives
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If your diet allows it, you should ditch the expensive cuts like steak and turn to this often-overlooked type of meat. It's cheap, nutritious, and tasty.
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Exclusives
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When it comes to the cabinets in your kitchen, you're probably looking for a color that can ebb and flow with different styles as the years go on.
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Exclusives
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So you forgot about your sourdough starter — for a few months. The good news is your starter likely isn't dead; you can revive it pretty easily.
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News
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In a surprise turn of events for McDonald's and Krispy Kreme's iconic partnership, the two corporations have decided to end their collaboration.
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Baking Tips
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When you want to make your own homemade frosting, but you are hesitant to start completely from scratch, consider using this expert-approved ingredient.
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Exclusives
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If you want the most potent spices to create the most delicious meals possible, then our guest expert explains that you need to buy small-batched spices.
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Fine Dining
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According to an expert, you're not imagining things -- the steak dishes at a fancy restaurant are higher quality than homemade because of these factors.
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Pizzerias
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Next time you are craving pizza, head to your local pizzeria — not to pick up a pie, but to secure the freshly made dough that you can craft yourself.
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Exclusives
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Crispy fried chicken usually has some type of breadcrumb coating for the best results, but you can make an easy substitution with this pantry staple.
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Exclusives
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Nothing, and we mean nothing, is more disappointing than cracking open a big old watermelon only to find it pithy and flavorless. Here's how to get a good one.
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Chefee is an automated chef that integrates with your kitchen to prep, cook, and serve meals. Could its founder entice any of the Sharks to take a bite?
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Exclusives
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If you want to transform a boxed cake mix into something light, airy, and delicate, all you need is a 12-ounce can of soda (no eggs, oil, or milk required).
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Design & Decor
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A pot filler, aka a waterspout that sits right over your stove, is a useful kitchen tool for those of us who cook often. Here's why you may want one.
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Exclusives
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Whether it's because you're out of one or the other, or you simply prefer the flavor, there is a way to properly substitute oil for butter in a boxed cake mix.
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Exclusives
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We spoke to executive chef Samuel-Drake Jones of Hudson VU in NYC to find out what he adds to his oil to create a uniquely tasty piece of fried chicken.
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Design & Decor
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When you are in the market for a new kitchen countertop, it is best to do your research before installing, especially when deciding between granite and quartz.
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Shopping Tips
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Buying a store-bought barbecue sauce for your next cookout can be a real gamble — according to our taste testers, there is one brand that you should avoid.
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Gardening
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After enjoying your morning brew, don't toss out those coffee grounds! You can use them to deter pests if you sprinkle them across your garden.
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Exclusives
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If you want to add layers of subtle but delicious flavor to your soups, sauces, and stocks, you need to use this classic French technique first.
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