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Rachel Baron’s Journalist Portfolio

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Brooklyn's Oldest Butchers - BKLYNER

Brooklyn's Oldest Butchers - BKLYNER

At any of Brooklyn's old-school butcher shops, you'll find loyal customers whose continued patronage comes fr…

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Lori Cochran-Dougall

Lori Cochran-Dougall

Lori Cochran-Dougall is the brains, as well as the brawn, behind the Westport Farmers' Market. Having spent h…

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Self-Care Tips From Cooks Who Endure Grueling Conditions in Hot Kitchens

Self-Care Tips From Cooks Who Endure Grueling Conditions in Hot Kitchens

On the ground with the future leaders of the restaurant world Line cooks seem to endure endless strain on the…

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The Best Chef's Knives, According to Line Cooks

The Best Chef's Knives, According to Line Cooks

Line cooks arguably have the most physically and mentally demanding job in any restaurant. In the classical F…

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"Drive Change" Trains Formerly Incarcerated Young Adults for the Restaurant Industry

"Drive Change" Trains Formerly Incarcerated Young Adults for the Restaurant Industry

I was on the phone with Drive Change fellow Migdalia Wilkerson when she shouted to an unseen passerby, "Hi, w…

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WeWork Food Labs Will Provide Office Space and Subsidized Kitchen Access for Food Startups

WeWork Food Labs Will Provide Office Space and Subsidized Kitchen Access for Food Startups

Rachel Baron RBaron1568@gmail.com WeWork, the global coworking company with multiple locations in New York, r…

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The Surprising Reason Your Bananas and Apples Go Bad So Quickly

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By Rachel Baron Verified
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4 min read Bananas and apples release ethylene gas, which speeds ripening and can leave both fruits overripe faster when stored together. Separate ethylene-producing fruits, refrigerate strategically, and try paper bags or wrapped banana stems to help extend freshness. Refrigerating ripe bananas is safe, and knowing which fruits continue ripening after harvest can help you store produce smarter.
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The Two Fruits You Should Never Store Together

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By Rachel Baron Verified
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What if we told you that apples and bananas—icons of the fruit basket, superstars of the school lunch box—were not the most compatible pair? Let us explain: bananas are one of the biggest emitters of ethylene—a natural plant hormone that accelerates the ripening of many fruits.
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18 Nostalgic Desserts Straight from Grandma’s Recipe Box

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By Rachel Baron Verified
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mike garten From granny-chic interiors to a renewed interest in old-fashioned hobbies, it’s safe to say that grandma-core is officially having a moment. And while we’ve never needed a reason to bake something sweet, we’ll happily embrace the trend as an excuse to revisit the nostalgic desserts that feel like they came straight from Grandma’s kitchen.
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I'm still a freelancer!

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