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Molly Allen

location-pin Hood River, OR

School: Central Washington University

Expertise: Recipe development; cooking techniques; baking; beer, wine & cocktails; product testing; food news; grocery shopping; restaurants

Molly Allen

  • 10 years of experience as a freelance writer and photographer specializing in recipes, stories about food and shopping guides
  • Former bakery owner and event planner
  • Pizza oven expert having tested nine different models
  • Passion for grilling and cooking on smokers and fire pits
  • Writer for Taste of Home, Good Housekeeping, Eater, The Kitchn, Simply Recipes and Food & Wine

Experience

A former bakery owner and event planner, Molly is a freelance writer specializing in food and beverage, lifestyle, holidays and parties. She brings her years of experience and industry knowledge to Taste of Home readers, drawing on her former life at the bakery to explain the difference between cake and yeast doughnuts, how to make blue velvet cake and the best cheese board pairings for a delicious spread. Obsessed with homemade dough and pizza, Molly has tested nine different pizza oven models across multiple brands. She loves to keep an eye on the latest food trends and kitchen gadgets, while expanding her knowledge of cooking outdoors on smokers, grills, pizza ovens and fire pits.

Education

Central Washington University, bachelor's in English language and literature

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Articles & Recipes

The Pioneer Woman Traveling Vines Melamine Mixing Bowl Set, 10-Piece Set

25 Things That Make Outdoor Eating Even Better

Why eat indoors when the weather is nice? Create the ultimate space for outdoor eating or pack for the ideal picnic with these clever must-haves!
Preparing scalloped potatoes

This Is the Difference Between a Baking Dish and Baking Pan

Whipping up a cake? Dishing up a casserole? There's a perfect baking dish or pan for each recipe.
Brown and White Eggs in a bowl over a rag cloth

Brown vs. White Eggs: Here Are the Differences

Think you could tell the difference between a brown egg and a white egg if you haven't seen the shells?