Rachel Reiss

Outside of her day job in tech, Rachel is an avid writer, passionate about people, places, and telling their stories … often through the lens of food. She currently resides in coastal Virginia and enjoys exploring the area’s rich history, culture, and cuisine.

The $2 “Perfect” Boxed Cake Mix My Aunt Swears by for All of Her Holiday Baking

It’s as good for dessert as it is for breakfast.

Rachel Reiss

Dec 23, 2023

The $6 Freezer Find I Reach for When Breakfast Just Isn’t Happening

Groceries

"I always keep my freezer stocked with a box or two."

Rachel Reiss

Nov 29, 2022

Marshmello Just Released a Collection of Innovative Air Fryer Kits and You’re Going to Love Everything About Them

The DJ and producer is encouraging home chefs to explore the full possibilities of the air fryer.

Rachel Reiss

Sep 28, 2022

This Simple Prep Hack for Taking Your Drinks Up a Notch Has the Internet Obsessed — And We Totally Agree

"I aspire to be this put-together," one commenter said on TikTok.

Rachel Reiss

Sep 20, 2022

I Tried These Savory Cheese-Filled Hand Pies and I Can’t Get Enough of Them

"These fatayer offered everything I could want in a carby, cheesy delight, and the parsley added an herby freshness which brightened up all the flavors."

Rachel Reiss

Sep 18, 2022

I Tried the Tape Method for Peeling Eggs — Here’s How It Went

Spoiler alert: It's one of the trickier methods you'll try.

Rachel Reiss

Sep 13, 2022

This Is the Secret to the Most Flavorful Meatloaf

This store-bought ingredient makes for a mouthwatering meatloaf.

Rachel Reiss

Sep 10, 2022

Martha Stewart’s Foolproof Method to Remove Meat from Lobster Tails May Just Blow Your Mind

"The whole tail will just loosen and come right out!" she said in the video.