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Location
Miami, Florida
School
University Of South Florida, Tampa
Expertise
Cheese And Sweets, Chef And Restaurant Profiles, Jewish Foods And Holidays
- Linda loves to try foods from around the world. She's had okonomiyaki (a Japanese scallion and cabbage pancake topped with bonito flakes) in Osaka; green ants (a delicacy) on cheese in South Adelaide, Australia; Benne wafers (sesame cookies from West Africa) in South Carolina's Lowcountry; mofongo (deep-fried green plantains mashed with pork or shrimp) in San Juan, Puerto Rico; and griot and pikliz (fried pork with pickled cabbage) in Port au Prince, Haiti.
- Since she began writing for Mashed, Linda has become obsessed with following celebrity chefs, learning about every food trend, and trying fast food items she may have previously passed up.
- She has been a stringer (reporter) for the Miami bureau of the New York Times, covering hurricanes, crime, real estate, and celebrity deaths. She has written about food and travel for a variety of newspapers and magazines.
Experience
Linda enjoys learning and writing about restaurants and chefs, the origins of food, and food trends. A Florida native, she has been writing and editing for more than 25 years about a variety of subjects: music and nightlife in college; the Jewish community for the Miami Herald and for Brandeis University's book, "Jews of South Florida"; all about cheese for Cheese Connoisseur magazine; and luxury cruising and ports of call for a variety of cruise lines (Celebrity, Carnival, NCL, Disney and Princess). Linda joined Static Media as a news writer for Mashed.com in April 2022. She is intrigued by the fascinating foods she finds while traveling, and loves exploring how different cultures interpret and celebrate native and classic dishes. Her favorite indulgences are ethnic cuisine, Humboldt Fog cheese, ice cream, chocolate, cookies, and a slice (or 2) of tart key lime pie. Skittles, gummy bears, licorice, and jelly beans need not apply.
Education
Linda has a bachelor's degree in journalism/mass communications from the University of South Florida, Tampa. A self-proclaimed foodie, she has taken civilian cooking classes at Le Cordon Bleu North America, Johnson & Wales, Cook Academy at Essex Resort and Spa, Vermont, and others.
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Stories By Linda Brockman
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Kitchen
The Step You Shouldn't Skip In Order To Make Rounder Cake Pops
If you want to create an impressive presentation, you must learn the finer points of cake popping. This step will help you make rounder cake pops.
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Grocery
The Aldi Flavored Mayo We Wish We Could Find Outside Of Australia
Americans eat about $2 billion worth of mayo each year, but Australians may have found a better way - we just might have to go down under to get it.
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Gordon Ramsay's Tip For Juicy Chicken Breasts Involves Lots Of Butter
Farm-fresh butter, rich and real, has been celebrated by chefs around the world. So, if Gordon Ramsay wants to put extra butter in his chicken dish, so be it.
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Facts
Why Restaurants Are Beginning To Axe QR Code Menus
Most people believed that QR code menus were here to stay, but diners dislike the process so much that it was actually costing the restaurants money.
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Facts
The Egg Wash Technique For Perfectly Crispy Chicken
While many methods use the entire egg to bread the chicken, there is a better way. A clever egg wash technique is the key to the crunchiest coating.
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News
LeBron James Is Petitioning To End The 'Taco Tuesday' Trademark Battle
LeBron James and Taco Bell have teamed up in a valiant effort to end the "Taco Tuesday" trademark battle with a new marketing campaign and petition.
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Restaurants
The Biggest Etiquette Mistake At Hotel Breakfast Buffets
We see you tucking those oatmeal packets under your complimentary morning newspaper. Here's the biggest etiquette mistake made at hotel breakfast buffets.
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News
Taco Bell Is Beefing With Taco John's Over Its 'Taco Tuesday' Trademark
Did you know that Taco Tuesday -- a common and seemingly available phrase -- is trademarked? Now, the 'Freeing Taco Tuesday' petition wants to liberate it.
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Exclusives
Why Do Fast Food Restaurants Break Hearts By Removing Fan-Favorites?
Why do fast-food restaurants constantly toy with our emotions by removing fan favorites? The bigwigs should listen to us and keep what we love on the menu.
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Why You Should Be Popping Your Own Popcorn
Think again before grabbing pre-popped popcorn or the microwave version from the store - the homemade stuff is worth the effort.
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Tips
The Gooey French Cheese Instagram Loves Adding To Instant Ramen Noodles
Does your ramen need an upgrade? Try adding this gooey French cheese that Instagram loves adding to instant ramen noodles for a more luxurious finished dish.
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News
Panera Is Bringing The Heat With Its New Caesar Salad
Panera Bread's April 2023 salad line-up includes the return of an old favorite and a new Caesar salad that promises to bring the heat with Tex-Mex flavors.
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News
Domino's Is Actually Cheap For Once (Thanks To March Madness)
If you're searching for a night-in meal or snack for March Madness basketball, guess what? Domino's is actually cheap for once -- but just for the tournament.
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News
Wendy's Is Launching A March Madness Deal Worth Singing About
If you're ready to sit down and take in some March Madness basketball, Wendy's is launching several deals that are perfect to have delivered to your home.
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Grocery
Yes, Peanut Butter Pie Is Finally On Costco's Shelves
Yes, Peanut Butter Pie is finally on Costco's shelves. The new dessert is apparently now available based on a recent Instagram video.
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News
Taco Bell's Bacon Club Chalupa Is Making Its Return
If you were missing the Bacon Club Chalupa from Taco Bell, it's time to rejoice. The fast food chain has brought back the menu item for a limited time.
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News
Oreo Is Releasing A Thief-Proof Ice Cream Freezer For $10
If you have trust issues when it comes to your ice cream, we can't blame you. That's why Oreo's new thief-proof ice cream freezer is all the more enticing.
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Grocery
LIDL Is Recalling co*cktail Shrimp Over A Serious Contamination Risk
If you've recently shopped at LIDL, be aware, the grocery store chain is recalling is co*cktail shrimp over a serious contamination risk that can cause illness.
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News
Entenmann's Blamed Its Windowless Packaging Flop On Hurricane Ida
Donut lovers at home already know what's waiting for them inside an Entenmann's box. But a natural disaster took away the window that let them see inside.
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Exclusives
Jewish Chef Explains How To Spice Up Your Traditional Passover Meal
Dara Lyubinsky, Chef and Founder of Nourish Culinary and weekly meal delivery service, Well Fed, spoke with Mashed about how to shake up a seder meal.
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News
A North Carolina Chick-Fil-A Is Facing Backlash For Alleged Racism
A North Carolina Chick-fil-A is facing backlash for an alleged racist incident involving a customer who says a racial slur was printed on the order ticket.
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News
It Took A While But 7UP Is Finally Getting A New Look
The soda brand 7Up is getting new visual branding in a campaign that PepsiCo hopes inspires "UPliftment, positivity, and surprise" for its customers.
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News
KFC Is Bringing The Thunder With Two New Chicken Sandwiches
The fast food chain KFC is testing two new chicken sandwiches and you may want to know the details about both of the exciting menu offerings.
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Kitchen
Don't Skip This Step Before Frying Falafel
There are steps you can take that will keep your falafel balls from falling apart when you fry them. Here's one you shouldn't skip.
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Entertainment
Guy Fieri Dropped His Game-Winning Super Bowl Menu Tips
Whether you're having a party for the Super Bowl or just watching the game, you may be interested in what celebrity chef Guy Fieri recommends for your menu.
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Grocery
The Reason You Should Never Buy Watermelon At Costco
The wholesale depot Costco is a favorite among many shoppers but you may not want to purchase a watermelon there for this surprising reason.
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News
Jimmy John's Is Redefining MILF With Red Velvet Cookies
Jimmy John's thinks your mom is MILF ... but not in the way you might think. Here's how the chain is using cookies to give the acronym a whole new meaning.
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