Location
Jacksonville, Florida
Expertise
Local Coffee Shops, Vintage Cookbooks, Baking Competition Shows
- In 2020, Holly attended a private dinner event where she met and interviewed celebrity Chef Art Smith, who then sent her home with a basket of fresh eggs that he collected from his chickens.
- While writing for her college campus's Spoon University chapter, one food-related article sent Holly down a rabbit hole to find the best nutcracker — she now owns five different kinds.
- Most of Holly's culinary expertise comes from growing up in an Italian kitchen with a grandmother who never thought she was too young to use the stove.
Experience
Holly is an experienced writer and food enthusiast based out of Florida. Following a lifetime of experimenting in the kitchen and religiously watching Food Network with her family, Holly took up cooking classes in 2020 to feed her fascination with the kitchen. Before her current position as a copywriter, she worked as a reporter for a local newspaper, where she regularly interviewed regional and national restaurant owners, often joining them for a sample of the goods. Holly is a literary buff with a hobby of collecting special editions of Peter Pan and vintage cookbooks. When she's not exploring her city for new restaurants and bakeries, she often plans her next week of meals or tries out new TikTok food trends.
Education
Holly holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in creative writing from the University of North Florida.
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Shopping Tips
By Holly Tishfield
It might be worth your time to pay attention to which jar of pasta sauce you pick, because shoppers are speaking out about their disappointment in this brand.
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Shopping Tips
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Based on the wild comments circulating on Reddit about this cheese from Aldi, this particular product lives up to expectations.
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Stores And Chains
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Some Walmart shoppers are claiming online that certain meat packages were labeled as weighing more than they actually did, raising pricing concerns.
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Shopping Tips
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Hot food bars at grocery stores can be hit or miss. Stop & Shop customers online are discussing why they don't recommend visiting the store's hot buffet.
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Stores And Chains
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Back in the day, this department store put all others to shame — at least when it came to its incredibly ample and much-beloved candy counter.
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Casual Dining
By Holly Tishfield
Many remember this buffet-style pizza chain fondly, even if its popularity was particularly short-lived.
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Fast Food
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At McDonald's, not all spuds get salted. While neutral-tasting fries are tossed with salt, hash browns are not — this is why.
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Casual Dining
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Not everyone achieves legendary status at their job. Hence why it was cause for celebration when this steakhouse employee accomplished the unthinkable.
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Restaurants
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Guy Fieri knows a good thing when he tastes it. That's why you might just want to head to Texas if you're after a seriously tasty brisket taco.
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Casual Dining
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Though steak were a big part of this chain's appeal, its salad was equally (if not more so) impressive.
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Fast Food
By Holly Tishfield
For this cheesesteak chain, introducing East Coast flavors to West Coast dwellers was a major feat that proved successful, standing the test of time.
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Fast Food
By Holly Tishfield
Char-broiling imparts a signature smoky taste and aroma, which these chains are known for. Still, their methods differ and offer unique burgers.
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Fast Food
By Holly Tishfield
Beyond Subway and McDonald's, pizza lovers will be pleased to know that there's another fast food chain that can be found at certain Walmart locations.
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Shopping Tips
By Holly Tishfield
When a brand has been around for decades, it's bound to change up ingredients or recipes at some point. But customers are disappointed in this decline.
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Restaurants
By Holly Tishfield
New York City has no shortage of trendy donut shops, but this family-run pastry shop in Brooklyn still makes some of the best donuts in the U.S.
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Love it or hate it, this sweet and decadent ingredient tends to divide many. For Andrew Zimmern, however, hate isn't a strong enough emotion.
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Casual Dining
By Holly Tishfield
One of the best barbecue spots in the country, Mission BBQ focuses as heavily on the "Mission" as it does the "BBQ." This tradition happens every day.
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Shopping Tips
By Holly Tishfield
The Walmart bakery is known for plenty of great desserts, but the brand's $20 cupcake bouquet has all other frosted delights beat.
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Costco
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Super-stockers, beware! Apparently, there is a limit as to just how many items you can buy in bulk when shopping at Costco.
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Many artists have signature drinks or dishes, and Paul McCartney has been enjoying this fresh take on the classic cocktail for decades, especially after a show.
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Local Food Guides
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It may look unassuming from the outside, but this Jacksonville spot offers a unique and authentic Ecuadorian experience within, and is gaining recognition.
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Fast Food
By Holly Tishfield
Want to grab a burger that won't break the bank? Then it's best you rethink stopping by this way-too-expensive burger chain from the South.
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Chicago, Illinois
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For the Windy City's best charcuterie offerings, don't look any further than this Italian restaurant that has become a Michelin favorite.
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Grocery
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Texas Roadhouse offers some grocery items, and these meaty treats are getting some love. The only catch is that they are a little hard to find.
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Ever wondered the company behind the beloved Frigidaire brand? No need to keep guessing, as we've done the research for you.
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Coffee Shops
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This shop specializes in old-school donuts with a modern twist, taking influence from Jewish and Greek bakeries of the past.
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Cooking Tips
By Holly Tishfield
Although you can totally eat leftover rolls from Texas Roadhouse as is, they also make a great base for this cheesy comfort meal.
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