Chris Malloy

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Chris has been writing about food and lifestyle for five years. His work has appeared in Real Simple, Saveur, The Guardian, and Bloomberg, among other publications. Highlights: * Holds graduate degrees in law and food studies * Writes articles for a range of publications, including Real Simple, Saveur, The Guardian, Bloomberg, and Atlas Obscura * Former food critic at the Phoenix New Times * Won awards for his magazine work from the Society of Features Journalism, Best of the West, and the Association of Food Journalists

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Latest from Chris Malloy
Packaged Fresh Fish
How to Buy the Best Fish at the Grocery Store, According to Fishmongers
Easy Vegetables and Fruit to Grow: strawberries
These Are the 13 Easiest Herbs, Fruits, and Vegetables to Grow
Trader Joe's Sicilian Selezione Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a small bowl
This EVOO Is the Best Trader Joe's Olive Oil and TJ's Buy Hands-Down
irish-soda-bread
Follow These Tips for Making (and Enjoying) Irish Soda Bread
mezzaluna-kitchen-tool
A Mezzaluna Knife Makes Meal Prep Way Easier—Here's How to Use It
gnocchi-no-potato
6 Tips to Take Your Homemade Gnocchi to the Next Level
Multi-layer sandwich on cutting board with toothpick through the top, surrounded by half of an avocado with pit
5 Best Sandwich Upgrades for the Ultimate Sammie
Shopping cart with rolled American One Hundred Dollar Bills on yellow / orange background
Here's Why Food Is So Expensive Right Now
how-much-to-spend-on-olive-oil
Here's Why the Best Olive Oil Is So Expensive—and Why It's Worth It
cinnamon rolls made with sourdough starter
5 Tasty Ways to Use Sourdough Starter (That Aren't Bread)
pu-erh-tea
Tea Aficionados Just Love Pu-Erh—Here's Why and How to Make It
fresh tomatoes
11 Fresh Tomato Recipes to Use Up Your Best Heirloom Varieties
what-is-pinsa
Pinsa Is Pizza's Roman Relative—and You've Got to Try It
what is IPA beer: glass of IPA beer
Everything You Should Know About IPA Beer (Before You Write It Off)
assortment of brown and white eggs
Do You Need to Wash Eggs? Here's When You Should—Plus, the Right Way to Do it
bitter radicchio
Radicchio Is the Winter Vegetable You Never Knew You Needed
turkey in a roasting pan
5 Clever Hacks for Cooking a Better Turkey
tomato-sauce-upgrade
7 Simple Hacks to Upgrade Your Spaghetti Sauce
trader-joes-condiment
Italian Bomba Hot Pepper Sauce Is About to Be Your New Trader Joe's Favorite
How-to-make-meatballs: meatballs and spaghetti
7 Secrets for Making the Most Delicious Meatballs
types-of-olives-guide
Olives Are Incredibly Misunderstood—Here's Everything You Need to Know About Your Favorite Briny Fruit
trader joe's gyoza
The $3 Trader Joe's Freezer Aisle Find My Kids Constantly Beg Me to Make
vanilla-bean-types
A Baker's Guide to the (Many) Types of Vanilla
how-to-make-tacos: 3 tacos on a wood board
Tips for Making the Best Homemade Tacos