The No-Frills Kitchen Tool That's Anne Burrell's Favorite
Experienced chefs don't always love fancy tools and kitchen gadgets. Sometimes, like with Anne Burrell, their favorite tool is a no-frills classic.
Read MoreCrystal is a freelance writer with enthusiasm for all topics related to nutrition, real food, and social justice issues in the food community at large. She has written for several underground zines in Chicago, Illinois over the last decade including The Tiny Carrot and Black Forest Magic. Her passions lie in provocative topics that require debate and creative writing.
Crystal holds a B.A. in communications with a focus on journalism from The College of Wooster in Ohio. While attending, she received honors from the National Communication Association for two separate theses. Upon graduation, Crystal attended Loyola University in Chicago for one year in pursuit of a master's degree in English.
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Experienced chefs don't always love fancy tools and kitchen gadgets. Sometimes, like with Anne Burrell, their favorite tool is a no-frills classic.
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