Pamela Vachon

Pamela Vachon is a freelance food and travel writer and 91ÃÛÌÒß¹ graduate (Culinary '11) whose work has appeared in Bon Appetit, Travel + Leisure and Wine Enthusiast, among others. She is a certified sommelier and non-certified cheese expert who teaches at NYC's Murray's Cheese.

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A white KitchenAid stand mixer whipping white buttercream
Tips & FAQs

2024's Best Baking Gifts for the Aspiring Pastry Pro

Braided challah bread on a metal tray
Tips & FAQs

These 6 Holiday Breads from Around the World are Your Passport to Flavor

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Business of Food/Wine

What Can You Do With a Culinary Degree?

A grilled cheese sandwich with meat inside sits on a black plate on a wooden table
Tips & FAQs

How to Use Cheese in Your Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

Vermont Creamery's coupoule cheese, a white aged soft goat's milk cheese with brain-like ridges on a brown plate
Culinary Arts

Orange, Black, and Brainy: 3 Best Cheeses for a Haunting Halloween Charcuterie

A green salad with colorful vegetables sits on a white plate next to red lobster
Culinary Arts

Why Do Flavors Pair Well?

Fresh green herbs sit in pots next to each other
Culinary Arts

Understanding Herbs: A Culinary Deep Dive

Rows of chocolate chip cookies sit on a tray
Tips & FAQs

Understanding the Science of Cookies

A ball of fresh mozzarella.
Culinary Arts

Understanding Fresh Cheeses and Their Culinary Uses

An open cookbook on the kitchen counter.
Culinary Arts

8 Classic Cookbooks Chefs Still Rely On

Huli Huli chicken.
Culture

Discover 3 Underrepresented Asian Cuisines You Need to Try

An array of dishes from Noodle Lane in Brooklyn.
Culture

AAPI Heritage Month Product Spotlight: Black Vinegar

A slice of cake on a plate.
Tips & FAQs

How to Cut Cake Like a Pro

A melting pot of fondue.
Culinary Arts

Exploring Different Culinary Uses of Firm Cheeses

a round loaf of bread
Tips & FAQs

Choosing the Best Flour for Bread Baking: A Comprehensive Guide

Jasper Hill Farm
Culinary Arts

8 Influential Artisanal Cheesemakers Redefining American Cheese Culture

Wine glasses on a restaurant table.
Business of Food/Wine

What is Food & Beverage Management?

Tofu with chile.
Plant-Based Culinary Arts

Protein Options for Plant-Based Diets

A wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Culinary Arts

Understanding PDO Designation in Cheese, and Why it Matters

Cheese aging in a cheese cave.
Culinary Arts

Fundamentals of Cheese: Understanding Affinage

A cheese board for the holidays.
Culinary Arts

3 Cheeses for a Thanksgiving-Worthy Cheese Plate

A bowl of tofu and bok choy
Plant-Based Culinary Arts

A Guide to Culinary School for Vegetarians

A chef expediting in the kitchen.
Business of Food/Wine

Understanding Restaurant Food Safety

A hand scoops cheesy pommes aligot from a pot.
Culinary Arts

Fundamentals of Cheese: French Cheeses with Culinary Applications