School
    Carleton University, Algonquin College
 
    Expertise
    Baking, Cooking Competition Shows, Cocktails
  
         
     
            
                - Annie's sweet tooth knows almost no bounds and led to her running a successful doughnut business for five years.
 - She's a huge fan of cooking competition shows, particularly those of the Gordon Ramsay oeuvre.
 - She has worked with a variety of food and beverage companies in creating content for packaging, digital content, and social media.
 
Experience
Annie has been writing professionally since 2015, within agencies and marketing departments as well as on a freelance basis. In 2017, she decided to expand upon her love of desserts and recipe testing by developing a doughnut business, which cemented her passion for food and baking. After closing her business, she has since settled into a flourishing career where she continues to write about and express her passion for food while raising her son with her husband.
Education
Annie has an honors bachelor's degree in English and communications from Carleton University and an advanced diploma in advertising and marketing communications management from Algonquin College.
             
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                            Shopping Tips
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            Buying chicken noodle soup at the grocery store can actually be hard, considering how many choices you have. These are popular brands ranked from worst to best.
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                            Shopping Tips
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            Weird, wacky, and some just plain gross, these are some of the most unhinged candies you can buy online and in-stores. Learn more about them if you dare.
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                            Stores And Chains
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            Gordon Ramsay has a lot of tough stuff to say to chefs on T.V., but we wanted to hear what customers have to say about his own line of frozen meals.
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                            Non-Alcoholic
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            There are a lot of store-bought lemonades out there, so we decided to consult with customer reviews to uncover which ones are really worth buying.
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                            Shopping Tips
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            The grocery store breakfast cereals aren't always as nutritious as you may think. These are the unhealthiest breakfast cereals you can find at the store.
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                            Stores And Chains
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            Walmart's bakery actually has some pretty good items in it, if you know what to look for. These are the best bakery items among them, according to customers.
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                            Coffee and Tea
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            While many treats and beverages at Dunkin' are tasty, they're not all super nutritious. These are the unhealthiest drinks you can get at Dunkin' right now.
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                            Grocery
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            Who doesn't love Halo Top ice cream? But not every flavor is as tasty as the others. These are the most popular flavors ranked, according to customers.
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                            Facts
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            Americans' view of Italian cuisine includes a number of dishes that aren't Italian at all, including popular favorites like spaghetti and meatballs.
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                            Shopping Tips
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            Restaurant chains have been turning their meals into frozen grocery store finds for years, and these are the best and worst ones you can currently find.
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                            Grocery
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            Really good jam can sometimes be hard to come by in grocery stores in the U.S. Luckily, we have Bonne Maman brand to try. These are the ones to try and avoid.
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                            Grocery
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            While plenty of hot dog varieties have fillers, binders, and preservatives, some brands produce frankfurters with more high-quality ingredients.
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                            Entertainment
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            Craving your next movie night? These movies are perfect for any food lovers, from recent ones like The Menu to classics like Big Night and Sideways.
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                            Entertainment
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            Your zodiac sign can represent certain personal traits and characteristics, and we think food can, too. Especially these dishes from "The Bear."
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                            Cooking
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            Frozen pizzas can sometimes be a bit lackluster, but these hacks can help elevate your so-so frozen pie with fresh ingredients and fantastic flavor.
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                            Restaurants
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            The Cheesecake Factory is known for its massive menu, and these are the unhealthiest items of all. If you're counting calories, here's what to order instead.
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                            Costco
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            Tired of the regular old Costco food court menu? You're not alone. Tons of people have come up with some hacks to make the food court more interesting.
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                            Fast Food
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            Haagen-Dazs has delivered tons of amazing flavors over the years. Here's several flavors that have been retired and we'll probably never see again.
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                            Grocery
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            There are many brands of ice cream that don't necessarily use the best ingredients. In fact, here's a list of brands that use low quality ingredients.
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                            Grocery
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            From chocolate fondue and Watergate salad, to cherries jubilee and berry trifle, there are lots of desserts people loved in the 1970s.
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                            Facts
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            Crumbl Cookies has certainly made a name for itself in a relatively short time. Here's some flavors that have been exiled to the Crumbl Graveyard.
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                            Drink
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            If we had unlimited time and funds, we'd take a trip around the globe to try these international Starbucks menu items we can't get in the United States.
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                            Restaurants
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            There are several fast food chains that never use frozen burgers -- they're always fresh and ready to deliver excellent quality to customers. Here's the lineup.
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                            Non-Alcoholic
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            Sodas come and go. Here's a long list of sodas -- from New Coke to Pepsi Blue and Jolly Rancher Soda -- that have vanished for good reason.
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                            Grocery
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            Ben & Jerry's has come with some pretty creative flavors over the years, but they haven't all stuck. These are the shortest-lived Ben & Jerry's flavors to-date.
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                            Travel
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            If you've never considered adding hot dogs to your must-try foodie travel list, it's time to start. Here are 14 you can sample from around the U.S.
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                            Restaurants
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            If you know anything about Salt & Straw Ice Cream, you know that the brand has come up with some pretty wacky flavors. These are the most bizarre so far.
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