Simone Paget
Location
Victoria, BC, Canada
School
University Of Toronto, George Brown College
Expertise
Food Trends, Street Food, Food And Pop Culture
- Simone is a nationally syndicated columnist with the Toronto Sun and has written for Apartment Therapy, Business Insider, The Washington Post, and more.
- In 2016 she travelled to Los Angeles where she spent 17 days eating as many of the city's highest-rated tacos as possible.
- She collects cookbooks — the more offbeat the better — and is currently working her way through, "Cooking with Coolio: 5 Star Meals at a 1 Star Price."
Experience
Simone is an experienced food writer based on the West coast of Canada. She began her career at The Food Network Canada, where she wrote about the intersection of food and pop culture. Over the past decade, she's contributed to Chowhound, Montecristo, and the Toronto Sun, covering everything from how to make restaurant quality ramen at home to where to find the best street tacos in Puerto Vallarta. As a writer for The Knot, Simone wrote a deep dive on the KitchenAid Mixer and educated readers on the best culinary-themed wedding gifts. A life-long foodie, Simone believes eating should be a fun adventure. When she's not obsessing over what to eat next, she authors Love, Peace and Tacos, a newsletter that brings together her two loves: food and travel.
Education
Simone has a bachelor's degree in English and Linguistic Anthropology from the University of Toronto. She's also a graduate of the Theatre Arts Careers program at George Brown College, in Toronto.
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Stories By Simone Paget
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Butter may be delicious, but when it comes to proper storage methods, the instructions aren't as clear -- these five celebrity chefs shared how they do it.
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Looking for the secret to perfectly tender braised pork? We've got you covered with expert advice on the unexpected ingredient for flavorful braising.
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McDonald's fans have a lot of opinions about the chain's signature menu offerings, but McDonald's Canada has one item the U.S. has been missing.
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Molten chocolate lava cakes are known for being a finicky bake, but with a bit of expert advice, you'll be whipping them up in your air fryer no problem.
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Catfish is delicious when its fried, but what do you do with the leftovers? Chef Johnnie Gale reveals the secret to a reheated fried catfish that stays crunchy.
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If you directly compare homemade potato salad to the kind you get at the deli, you may notice that the store-bought variety actually tastes so much better.
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You may have seen it on social media, you may have seen our government talking about it, but is it really cheaper to own chickens than to buy eggs?
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You go to reach for the vodka for your penne alla vodka only to find yourself short on that particular spirit. What's your next move? Use this instead.
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When making fried chicken, for extra crispy results, it may surprise you to learn but the secret to extreme crunch is a can of cream of chicken soup.
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So, what exactly sets a Japanese convenience store - also called a konbini - apart from the American version of 7-Eleven or staples like Circle K?
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The most important meal of the day looks quite a bit different in Italy. To avoid looking like a total tourist while abroad, keep this breakfast rule in mind.
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Popcorn is tasty and incredibly versatile, but it's more than just a snack food. Here's how you can make popcorn flour, a fabulous addition to baked goods.
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If you've seen the viral Crunchy Double at McDonald's, you know it combines two fan favorites -- and you can order the different parts to assemble yourself.
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If it seems like Valentine's Day chocolate boxes are more expensive this year, it's not your imagination. Chocolate inflation is hitting hard in 2025.
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It's always fun to experiment and try new things when eating out, and if you hit up McDonald's, you can pretend you're across the pond with this hack.
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Whether you're making a nice mocktail or simply want to unwind with a non-alcoholic drink after a long day, this is the best type of tea to use.
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TikTok is full of delicious and money-saving hacks, and now the app has come through with a genius tip on how to get a cheaper steak at Texas Roadhouse.
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While there's no definitive proof or confirmation from Texas Roadhouse, some Reddit users allege that there's one steak cut from the chain that might be frozen.
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If you're cooking a beef tenderloin, you don't need to spend hours working over a hot stove to make a fancy sauce; you just need these five staples.
