Sara Klimek

Norwich

Training Editor at Tasting Table

Training Editor at Chowhound

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Articles

20 Nostalgic Ice Cream Truck Treats We Miss Terribly From The '80s And '90s

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Sara Klimek

There are a few sounds that can instantly transport you back to your childhood: the sound of a baseball hitting a metal bat, "You're it!" on the playground, and the melodic sound of an ice cream truck approaching your block.
The 13 Best Boxed Brownie Mixes, Ranked

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Sara Klimek

Baking mixes are a pantry staple for many, including myself. Even if you consider yourself to be a top-tier home baker who genuinely enjoys creating gravity-defying layer cakes, laminating sheets of buttery pastry, and trying recipes straight out of "The Great British Baking Show" tent, you can't deny the utility of this store-bought product. All you need to do is add the ingredients listed on the back of the box (like eggs, oil, and water), give it a stir, and pop it in your oven to bake.
17 Unexpected Chocolate Ice Cream Toppings You Need To Try ASAP

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sara Klimek

The toppings list at your favorite local ice cream shop is likely short — and sweet. You'll probably find the usual suspects: sprinkles (both rainbow and chocolate), Oreos, hot fudge, strawberries, and maybe chopped nuts if you're lucky. There's nothing wrong with these toppings, per se, but they don't really add much to your ice cream, especially when it comes to a flavor as nuanced — and as simple — as chocolate.
7 Mountain Dew Soda Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sara Klimek

Few soda brands have earned quite the same level of recognition as Mountain Dew. This fluorescent yellow-green beverage can be found in grocery and convenience stores across the country. While it's long been associated with Appalachian communities, it's also associated with gamers, Taco Bell, and more. In an effort to revitalize its brand identity, its parent company, PepsiCo, gave Mountain Dew a revamp -- including dropping its abbreviated name, "Mtn Dew," which it started using in 2009.
The Definitive Ranking Of Every Store-Bought Coca-Cola Flavor

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sara Klimek

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Coca-Cola is one of the most prominent soda brands on grocery store shelves. In addition to its newest offerings, like the prebiotic soda line, Simply Pop, it has remained a go-to for sugary cravings since its inception back in 1886. I have indulged in a can of Coca-Cola a time or two, including at birthday parties, special events, and really any occasion where I could justify its intense sweetness.
5 Spindrift Soda Flavors, Ranked

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sara Klimek

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is no shortage of new-age soda brands on the market right now. Fire-engine-red cans of Coca-Cola and its blue-canned rival seem like relics of a bygone era. Now, the attention is all on functional and prebiotic soda brands like Poppi and Olipop, along with other brands marketing themselves as healthier alternatives to the sugar-loaded sodas of years past. One of the newest brands to enter this sector is Spindrift.
15 Most Creative Coffee Pod Holders We've Ever Seen

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sara Klimek

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Where would we be without single-cup coffee machines? Gone are the days of brewing a whole carafe of coffee, only to have it sit out all day, waiting for someone to pour themselves a lukewarm cup. For all of their merits, single-serve machines, including offerings from major brands like Keurig and Nespresso, come with one major problem: figuring out how to tastefully store the pods.
14 Tips For Making The Best Lemonade You'll Be Drinking All Summer

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sara Klimek

Lemonade is like summer in a glass. Not only is the chilled drink, which is best served with copious amounts of ice, super refreshing on a sweltering summer afternoon, but the harmony of flavors -- the tart lemon juice and the sweet sugar -- conjures up a deep nostalgia for many. Maybe it brings back memories of visiting the state fair or setting up a lemonade stand on the corner of your childhood home's driveway.
14 Most Important Tools You Need For Making Homemade Pizza

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sara Klimek

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The movies and real-life pizzerias always make pizza making look so easy. It seemingly came second nature to the staff at the local pizza joint I frequented growing up, who were able to toss dough in the air with their eyes closed and always knew exactly when to pull a perfectly cooked pie from the oven.
12 Creative Ways To Use Frozen Waffles For Breakfast

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sara Klimek

The breakfast section of the frozen food aisle is nothing short of a treasure trove. Not only do you have every type of potato hash-adjacent product imaginable, but also frozen breakfast sandwiches, egg bites, smoothie packs, and our personal favorite: frozen waffles. These treats, which come in a range of styles -- including classic buttermilk, Belgian-style, fruity-flavored, chocolatey, and even fun shapes -- are a busy parent's saving grace.