Amber Winston - The Takeout

Location

United States

School

The Ohio State University, Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Expertise

Food Education, Healthy Eats, Gluten-free Baking

Amber is a former teacher with a passion for food education and nourishing recipes.
She is a devoted wife and mother who spends most of her day whipping up nutritious gluten-free meals for the ones she loves most.
Scouring reviews and ranking food fare is one of Amber's favorite hobbies, making her partnership with Mashed the perfect fit!

Experience

For the past few years, Amber has made major ongoing writing contributions to multiple food & beverage websites, including Mashed, Cooks Dream, Barnabas Gold, Sound Brewery, and more. She hopes to utilize her knowledge of the food and grocery industry to deliver relevant, fun, and informative content for all to enjoy.

Education

Amber received her bachelor's degree from the Ohio State University. She later went on to earn her master's degree from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Amber utilizes these achievements to construct informative and educational content for Mashed as it relates to the food and beverage industry.

The Takeout Editorial Policies

The Takeout’s industry-leading editorial coverage is the result of collaboration between writers and editors with a wide array of experience and expertise in the world of food and drink. Every article is fact-checked by our team of editors to ensure accuracy. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.

Our mission is to both inform and entertain our readers, telling them everything they want to know (and more) about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, bringing both the biggest food news of the day and a break from the news. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

Stories By Amber Winston

13 Mistakes People Make When Shopping At Sam's Club

We’re uncovering the mistakes many customers make when shopping at the popular member-based wholesale retailer Sam's Club, and how to rectify them.
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Twix Snickerdoodle Cookie Bar Review: A Cinnamon-Infused Flavor That Crumbles

Twix fans are excited about the new Snickerdoodle Cookie Bar, but is the cinnamon-flavored treat worthy of the hype? We tried it to find out.
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12 Target Good & Gather Snacks Ranked Worst To Best

Which Target Good & Gather snacks are worth buying and which should be skipped? We tried 12 popular products to discover the best (and worst).
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12 Mistakes You're Making When Ordering Takeout

Ordering takeout is simple in theory. But there are a few mistakes to avoid if you want to get a meal that’s cost-effective, safe, and satisfying.
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11 Simple Homemade Sauces Made With 3 Ingredients (Or Less)

Making sauces at home needn't be overcomplicated. These simple homemade sauces made with 3 ingredients (or less) are here to prove that.
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13 Canned Ingredients That Will Take Your Chicken To The Next Level

Tired of eating the same old chicken every week? These canned ingredients will totally take it to the next level, from canned pineapples to peas.
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10 Sam's Club Items Under $10 You Need To Try

New to Sam's Club? We've tried and rounded up some Sam's Club items that you need to try for under $10, from tasty hummus to fudge bars to yogurt.
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10 Walmart Great Value Food Items That Don't Taste Like They Used To

Many Great Value brand items are hits, and many are also misses. Uniquely, these are the Walmart Great Value food items that don't taste like they used to.
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Store-Bought Gluten-Free Breads, Ranked Worst To Best

We tried many popular gluten-free bread brands to find the best on the market and ranked them from worst to best so you know what to buy from the grocery store.
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Walmart Great Value Items That Taste Just As Good (If Not Better) Than Brand-Name, According To Customers

Sometimes Walmart's Great Value brand items just don't compare to the real thing, but other times they do. And sometimes, they even blow the brand name away.
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Chocolate Covered Pretzel Oreos Review: A Salty-Sweet Sensation

When we learned that Chocolate Covered Pretzel Oreos would soon be a thing, we arranged to taste-test these cookies before their nationwide debut.
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13 Bad Grocery Shopping Habits That Are Costing You

If you're looking to save some money when grocery shopping, you should probably evaluate your shopping habits to make sure you're not making these mistakes.
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Restaurant Burgers Celebrity Chefs Can't Get Enough Of

From fast food chains to the Four Seasons, celebrity chefs have the inside scoop on where you can order the absolute best burgers in the business.
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11 Mistakes To Avoid When Cooking Chicken In The Air Fryer

The air fryer is a magical appliance. But though it's easy to operate, that doesn't mean there aren't mistakes you may be making when cooking chicken in it.
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The Best And Worst Gluten-Free Cereals On Grocery Store Shelves

It can be a challenge to find gluten-free breakfast cereals that actually taste good. We tried many varieties to choose the best and worst among them.
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Sam's Club Vs Walmart+: Which Membership Offers Better Savings On Groceries?

Memberships to Sam's Club and Walmart+ both offer unique perks when it comes to saving money on your groceries, but which one comes out on top?
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Discontinued Panera Bread Menu Items We'll Probably Never Eat Again

Are you missing that chipotle chicken panini? Us, too. These are some discontinued Panera Bread items we're probably not ever getting back again. Sigh.
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13 Common Mistakes That People Make When Cooking Sweet Potatoes

Though they may be forgotten more than their potato counterparts, sweet potatoes are a great addition to your diet. These are mistakes to avoid with them.
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12 Fast-Food Coffees With A Ridiculous Amount Of Sugar

Fast-food coffee drinks are delicious, but the secret behind what makes some of your favorites so tasty is their alarmingly high sugar content.
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12 Mistakes People Make When Shopping For Gluten-Free Food

Eating gluten-free can be a challenge, especially when going grocery shopping. These are some common mistakes people make when shopping for gluten-free food.
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Store-Bought Chocolate Chip Brands, Ranked From Worst To Best

We decided to put some popular store-bought chocolate chip brands to the test to see which ones are truly the best you can buy, and which ones you should skip.
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12 Ingredients To Add More Flavor To Your Store-Bought Pickles

If you love to snack on pickles, you might be craving a flavor boost for your favorite brand. Take a look at ingredients to add flavor to store-bought pickles.
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Dunkin' Ham And Swiss Pretzel Sliders Review: A Knot-So-Hot Springtime Release

Dunkin' is rolling out a new slider just in time for spring 2025. But does this pretzel slider stack up or is it a dud from the get-go? Let's find out.
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Grocery Store Bacon Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

All bacon is not created equal, so we've decided to head to the store to compare different bacon brands against one another to discover which is the best.
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13 Ways To Use A Culinary Torch That Go Beyond Crème Brûlée

The culinary torch actually has many uses beyond just crème brûlée. From roasting peppers to charring meat to melting butter, these are creative uses.
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12 Microwave Butter Popcorn Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

Not all microwave butter popcorn is created equal. We taste-tested several popular brands of microwave popcorn to see which are the best out there.
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Ordering Mistakes Everyone Makes At Jersey Mike's

If you really want to up your Jersey Mike's game, then these are some ordering mistakes you'll want to avoid to get the best sandwich and experience possible.
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