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Carmen Varner

Oceanside, San Diego

Food, Lifestyle and Travel Writer at Freelance

Contributor at Luxe Beat

Food, Lifestyle, Travel Writer since 2011. 💻 Published in Locale Magazine, 22 Words, and more. 👩🏻‍💻 Contact Me: [email protected]

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  • 3 days ago | tastingtable.com | Carmen Varner

    14 Chain Restaurant Soups Actually Worth Ordering Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty We live in a world where there's a seemingly endless number of restaurants to visit, and each of which seems to serve its own iteration of soup. As luck would have it, there are a lot of scrumptious options out there.

  • 3 days ago | luxebeatmag.com | Carmen Varner |Travels with Carmen

    Occasionally, you just want to snack with style using approachable yet elevated items. Keep some of these items in mind the next time you’re putting together a grazing board. They’re delicious, convenient, and versatile, meaning you can jazz them up or eat them as they come. You never have to eat the same snack platter twice. I love UNREAL’s snack lineup. They’re the perfect addition to your next grazing board when you need a sweet treat to break up any savory components.

  • 4 days ago | tastingtable.com | Carmen Varner

    11 Canned Soups You Can Turn Into Delicious Pasta Sauce Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty Whether you believe it or not, canned soup can make a fantastic base for your next pasta dish. It can be the main component for a memorable pasta sauce, but you can elevate it further with added spices and ingredients. If you're questioning how exactly this works, don't worry, we will explain everything.

  • 6 days ago | tastingtable.com | Carmen Varner

    The High-Protein Cereal We Bring Home Every Time We Grocery Shop Justin Sullivan/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cereal is a beloved and classic way to get some food in your belly in the morning. But times have changed, and you don't have to stick to eating sugar-loaded options solely marketed to kids. Enter the world of protein cereals.

  • 1 week ago | tastingtable.com | Carmen Varner

    7 Absolute Best Chain Restaurant Chocolate Cakes Carmen Varner/Tasting Table Calling all chocolate fans. Are you with me? Now that we've gathered around, I want to walk you through some of the best chocolate cakes from chain restaurants. I tested out several options from various national eateries to get a taste of the offerings. Chocolate cake may be a common dessert, but not all slices are created equal.

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Carmen Varner, Food and Travel Writer/Blogger
Carmen Varner, Food and Travel Writer/Blogger @CarmenVarner
12 Mar 23

If you're a Gilmore Girls fan, you might have ever wondered where is Stars Hollow? Is Stars Hollow a real place? Where was Gilmore Girls filmed? I answer all of these questions & more. https://t.co/SLvTrY42K6 #visitburbank #visitcalifornia #travelwriter

Carmen Varner, Food and Travel Writer/Blogger
Carmen Varner, Food and Travel Writer/Blogger @CarmenVarner
12 Oct 22

Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, AZ, has an annual Pumpkin and Chili Party through Oct 30. 🎃 The sunflower field, corn maze, rides, and most attractions are included in your admission price. So fun! 🎃 @VisitMesa @Schnepf_Farms #visitmesa #travelwriter #travelwriting #travelblog https://t.co/XDJU25JMij

Carmen Varner, Food and Travel Writer/Blogger
Carmen Varner, Food and Travel Writer/Blogger @CarmenVarner
9 Sep 22

Located in North County San Diego at 250 North Pacific Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 at the Mission Pacific Hotel, HIGH-pie serves tasty hand pies at the historic Top Gun house. The pie shop is open seven days a week from 12 pm to 8 pm. https://t.co/mEJsrnQId6 @VisitOceanside