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Ellen Douglas
With a focus on food, nutrition, cocktails and the latest dining trends, Ellen Douglas has been a freelance writer for more than 15 years. Her specialties include articles for such publications as SF Chronicle and National Geographic Green Living, as well as blog posts for the hospitality industry. Her previous positions include newspaper staff reporter and communications specialist for a nonprofit agency.
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By Ellen Douglas
Mustard seeds
Does Chinese Mustard Have Horseradish in It?
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
Traditional asian rice cake on a wooden background. Vietnames dessert.
Substitutes for Korean Rice Syrup
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
assorted cheese on cutting boards
Brie Vs. Gouda
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
Close-up of tamarind
What Is the Difference Between Tamarind Puree & Tamarind Paste?
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
Close-up of prickly pear
Can You Freeze Nopales?
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
Mono Lake and the Sierra Nevada mountains, California
How to Make Outdoor Planters From Sand
Home Sweet Home
By Ellen Douglas
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Homemade Solution to Kill Thistles
Home Sweet Home
By Ellen Douglas
Close-up of purple asters
Are Asters Poisonous to Dogs?
Home Sweet Home
By Ellen Douglas
Home Remedies for Webworms
Home Sweet Home
By Ellen Douglas
Greek basil plant
How Long Should You Submerge Plants to Kill Spider Mites?
Home Sweet Home
By Ellen Douglas
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Drying Techniques for Holly Berry Bushes
Let's Celebrate
By Ellen Douglas
Crayfish.
What Is the Difference Between Crawdads & Crawfish?
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
Sweet Corn isolated.
How to Pickle Corn in a Crock
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
Delicious blue cheese
Types of Pasteurized Cheese
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
Chicken broth
Types of Clear Soup
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
Medium Ribeye steak with spices.
Differences Between Rib Eye & Delmonico Steak
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
Meat dish Skirt Steak
Good Substitutes for Flank Steak
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
Caramel Cheesecake
How to Make Homemade Caramels Without Corn Syrup
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
Holiday glazed sliced ham
Yule Dinner Menu Ideas
Let's Celebrate
By Ellen Douglas
cheese dip with tortilla chips
How to Keep Chile Con Queso Hot All Day
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
Stack of tomatoes background texture
How to Grow Big Boy Tomatoes
Home Sweet Home
By Ellen Douglas
Patchy sky, rocky outcropping, and a joshua tree
How to Grow a Joshua Tree From Seed
Home Sweet Home
By Ellen Douglas
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Pork Chops Made With Lipton Onion Soup Mix
Chow Down
By Ellen Douglas
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How to Salt Fish
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