Charley Rekstis

Location

Philadelphia, PA

School

Saint Joseph's University

Expertise

Restaurants, Food News, Affordable Food

Charley is a news writer for Mashed, specializing in restaurants and drinks. Her favorite foods include burgers and perogies but the food that beats all other food is Skyline Chili (4-Way).
Previous food writing includes a brunch column about brunch spots all around Philly (good and bad).
She also served as an Americorps member for a year, working with a program dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for children in underserved communities.

Experience

Charley started news writing in college where she was the News Editor for the school newspaper. She went on to create her own column named "Brunch Egg-splained" where she gave real run-downs on brunch places in Philadelphia. Her love of food bloomed when the pandemic hit and all she was doing to stay entertained was learning how to make pasta and finding new recipes, branching away from the typical college tacos and chicken and rice. She is always looking for new foods to try, new recipes to conquer, and of course new places to enjoy some brunch.

Education

Charley studied at St. Joseph's University where she earned a B.A. in English with a minor in journalism. She also worked as an editor on the school newspaper there for four years.

Daily Meal Editorial Policies

Daily Meal’s content comes from an authoritative editorial staff that is dedicated to current and comprehensive coverage. With an aim to provide only informative and engaging content, our writers, editors, and experts take care to craft clear and concise copy on all things food-related, from news in the food service industry to in-depth explainers about what’s found in readers’ refrigerators, original recipes from experienced chefs, and more.

Our team also regularly reviews and updates articles as necessary to ensure they are accurate. For more information on our editorial process, view our full policies page.

Stories By Charley Rekstis

Facts

Facts By Charley Rekstis

Why It's A Mistake To Roll Out Your Pizza Dough

If you think of making pizza, you may envision tossing dough in the air. Well, there's good reason. Here's why it's a mistake to roll out your pizza dough.
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Tips

Tips By Charley Rekstis

Here's What You Need To Know About Deep-Frying In A Nonstick Pan

All pans have a specific function, and while nonstick pans weren't really made for deep frying chicken or french fries, that doesn't mean they can't do the job.
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Tips

Tips By Charley Rekstis

The Reason You Should Be Adding Sour Cream To Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are 10 times better with this secret ingredient.
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Tips

Tips By Charley Rekstis

For The Best Homemade Cookies, Stop Opening Your Oven Door

Making cookies is fun and tasty, and a great way to pass the time during the winter. But there is a good reason to stop opening that oven door.
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Tips

Tips By Charley Rekstis

Here's Why You Should Never Buy Premade Guacamole

Here's why premade guacamole is a no-go.
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Tips

Tips By Charley Rekstis

How To Avoid Dinner Roll Dough That Is Tough To Shape

Dinner rolls are an essential part of holiday dinners, but they're hard to shape. However, there's an easy hack to avoid a dinner roll that is tough to shape.
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