Jessica Fleming-Montoya
- After traveling all over South America sampling new cuisine, Jessica gained a knack for attempting the recipes on her own.
- She recreated every dessert from the Japanese TV show "Yumeiro Patisserie."
- Her content has been published for multiple industry-leading sites, including Blender Bottle and Camelbak.
Experience
Jessica has worked as a professional writer for the past five years. She started her writing journey as an intern at Ariel House Bed & Breakfast in Dublin, Ireland, where she managed the company blog and traveled around the city, picking up interesting stories to share with future guests. She then went on to work at a startup marketing agency in Washington, D.C where she served as the Director of Marketing and handled publicity outreach, SEO, and content creation. Eventually, her career took her to leave this position to pursue a full-time career in content writing, and her love of food and travel led her to write for sites such as Blender Bottle, Cruise Hive, and more. Since then, she's committed to putting her love of food and culture towards whipping up great stories for Daily Meal as a contributing news writer.
Education
Jessica has a B.S. in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in Latin American Cultural Studies from Universidad Autonoma de Occidente, Colombia.
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Stories By Jessica Fleming-Montoya
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Red tomato-based sauce might be the standard for pizza, but there are other options! Chef Marc Forgione gives some tips for making a tasty white cheese sauce.
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Getting the ratio of pizza sauce right on your homemade pie is a knack the professionals have nailed. According to this expert, less is most definitely best.
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Disposable grills can be a cheap and convenient option if you're hosting a barbecue away from home. But how do they compare to the real deal?
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When it comes to pairing wine with a meal, the protein is the focus. But, according to this sommelier, a different approach is necessary for curry.
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If your regular old bloody Mary just isn't cutting it anymore, try giving the classic cocktail a flavor boost with one particularly versatile ingredient.
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As far as home-baked desserts go, cookies are on the quicker, easier side. Just avoid this one mistake with your dough and you'll enjoy the best results.
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During warmer days, you might be craving a cool pick-me-up. Chef Giada De Laurentiis has a tip for a tasty and refreshing iced coffee that you'll want to try!
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Starbucks is rolling out a brand new design for its cold beverage cups in order to increase accessibility and reduce plastic waste.
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In its purest form, a grilled cheese sandwich is incredibly simple, but it can be elevated with all manner of ingredient swaps and additions.
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Some fast-food classics are classic for a reason, but sometimes they need a tasty upgrade. Sonic is giving its fries a facelift for the first time in a decade.
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If you want to bring a little sophistication to curry night, serve it with a wine. This sommelier shares his favorite pairing for a mellow yellow curry.
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Those leftover parmesan rinds can be tossed into soups to add extra nutty and savory notes to your dish, as well as a welcome punch of umami.
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If you often find yourself stumped on which wine to drink with spicy red curries, you're not alone. Fiery dishes need careful pairing consideration.
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Lots of grocery stores sell budget wine, but the prices at Trader Joe's might leave you wondering just exactly how they get away with charging so little.
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Celebrity cook Ina Garten's go-to meals that both look and taste great, which create the perfect menu for guests whether you're hosting inside or outside.
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We spoke with Kathleen Serino, training and curriculum manager at Murray's Cheese, to get a feel for what makes fresh mozzarella different and how to store it.
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Feta cheese can be a tasty addition to countless meals, but just how should you store it? We asked an expert, and she gave us some helpful tips.
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When you want to seriously upgrade the beloved carnival and state fair snack, try transforming your funnel cakes into dip-worthy dessert fries.
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With summer just around the corner, you'll be looking for ways to cool off. Take this expert's tip and make a frozen version of your favorite cocktail.
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The Daily Meal spoke to an expert to find out how to dodge highly marked-up options on a restaurant wine list, as even lower prices can be deceiving.
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If you want to make frozen cocktails, Justin Lavenue, owner and operator of The Roosevelt Room and The Eleanor in Austin, Texas, has some suggestions.
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If you want to lend your guacamole an even richer flavor, you might want to follow the advice of celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi and add some butter.
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If you want to ramp up the flavor in your burgers, you need to learn about this easy hack. And, you might have thrown away this secret ingredient anyway.
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This incredibly easy to make snack involves sprinkling Jell-O mix on grapes and freezing them to create bite-sized, flavorful frozen goodies.
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Starbucks has a secret menu full of different flavors and upgraded drinks. But here's a tip for a better-tasting iced beverage that won't cost you a thing.
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The next time you crave a sweet treat to get you through a warm spell, try fresas con crema, a delicious Mexican spin on the classic strawberries-and-cream.
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Deviled eggs are the perfect match for something a little spicy. Bored of cayenne? We've got a much more complex and interesting option for bringing the heat.