AV Brown

Location

Toronto, Canada

School

American University

Expertise

Veganism/Vegetarianism, Politics, Environmental Sustainability

AV Brown's reporting and creative writing has appeared in Food Tank, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, Bayou Magazine, Quarter After Eight, and Muzzle Magazine.
Her portfolio of fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction received a National Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a competitive scholarship awarded to eight young writers.
She is passionate about food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture, and has volunteered on organic farms in the Middle East.

Experience

AV Brown has roots in both South Carolina and Costa Rica. She has worked as a journalist covering politics in the Middle East, sustainable food and agriculture movements around the world, and other environmental issues in the United States and abroad. Her awards and publications in poetry and short fiction have instilled in her a commitment to creative storytelling. Spanish and English are her native languages, but she is also learning Arabic and French. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, trying new vegan and vegetarian recipes, and staying active by lifting weights and running.

Education

Brown has a bachelor's degree in international studies with concentrations in environmental sustainability and peace and conflict resolution.

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Stories By AV Brown

Baking

Baking By AV Brown

What Happens When You Overmix Banana Bread Batter

You'll want to avoid overmixing banana bread if you're looking for a moist, tender loaf. Here's why.
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Facts

Facts By AV Brown

Should You Eat The Skin On Persimmons?

If you enjoy persimmons, you already know about the delicious fruit, ways it can be prepared, and recipes to utilize it. But should you eat the skin?
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Grilling And Smoking

Grilling And Smoking By AV Brown

The One Thing You Shouldn't Do When Grilling Peaches

Grilling peaches can add a sweet, delicious touch to your meal but there is one thing you should consider when putting the fruit on the barbecue.
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Tips

Tips By AV Brown

Roasted Tomatoes Are The Trick To Elevate Your Spaghetti Sauce

Elevate your next homemade spaghetti sauce by roasting your tomatoes.
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Cooking

Cooking By AV Brown

Why You Should Make Char Siu Pork In Your Air Fryer

Air fryers come in handy for making many different dishes, but you may be surprised to learn that the appliance is perfect for cooking char siu pork.
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Tips

Tips By AV Brown

The Clever Way You Should Use Up Leftover Cake

Despite how many slices you cut and give out, sometimes you're still left with a good amount of leftover cake. Luckily, there's a simple trick to use it all up.
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Tips

Tips By AV Brown

Gordon Ramsay Freezes His Chiles For This Clever Reason

"Hell's Kitchen" star and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay shared that he freezes chile peppers so he can use them in food later in this handy way.
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