Cassie Womack - The Takeout

With Us Since

2022

Location

Virginia

School

Knox College

Expertise

Baking, Cocktails, Food Anthropology

Cassie enjoys crafting elaborate cocktails for friends and family, whether she's mixing creative concoctions or perfecting old standards.
An experienced baker, she's down to tackle any project, from vegan croissants to tiramisu.
Growing up, Cassie volunteered at a local county fair, where she helped judge canning and baked goods.

Experience

Cassie learned to cook by shadowing her mother and grandmother in the kitchen. After graduating college, she began her writing career as a copywriter for a cookware company. There, she wrote blog posts, how-tos, and chef profiles — and realized her affinity for food writing. She's gone on to pursue a career as a freelance food writer and corporate copywriter. Cassie keeps her refrigerator's dedicated "butter drawer" fully stocked with a wide selection, ready to be turned into an emergency batch of cookies or gougeres at a moment's notice.

Education

Cassie graduated from Knox College in 2019, where she majored in Creative Writing and minored in Anthropology. During her time at Knox, she wrote for the college's newspaper and literary magazine.

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Stories By Cassie Womack

What Is The Worst Brew To Use For Beer Cheese?

Beer cheese dip isn't just a pub staple, you can whip up a batch at home on game day. According to an expert, your choice of beer is important.
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Chili's Triple Dipper Just Got Outdone By Buffalo Wild Wings' New Menu Deal

Buffalo Wild Wings has seen its fast casual competitors fight over the fed-up fast food crowd and has entered the ring with a new menu deal for appetizer fans.
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Watch Out For This One Red Flag When Buying Lobster At The Store

You might not have a lot of experience buying lobster, so let this expert’s advice guide you the next time you’re staring at a tank full of crustaceans.
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Your Kitchen Appliances Aren't Running Properly Because You're Neglecting This Simple Action

How do you keep your appliances from breaking down? You could pay a lot to repair techs, for sure — or you could simply do this one easy thing every day.
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The Tasty Fat Outback Steakhouse Uses To Cook Steak

Outback Steakhouse uses beef tallow to cook many menu items, so you might think that's what it uses on its steaks as well. However, you'd be wrong.
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The Creamy Egg Wash Swap That Makes The Most Flavorful Schnitzel

Schnitzel is easy to make and steeped in tradition, but by swapping out the egg wash for this versatile ingredient, the dish takes a surprisingly tasty twist.
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Gordon Ramsay's Pro Tip For Making The Best Burgers Requires A Bit Of Patience

Making the most delicious and juicy burger patties might not require doing more. According to Gordon Ramsay, you actually may need to do less.
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The Kitchen Appliance With The Most 'Bang For Your Buck,' According To Reddit

According to Reddit, this kitchen appliance is a worthy investment, with a variety of uses including slow cooking, sauteing, or as a rice cooker.
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What Trump's New Beef Tariff Policy Might Mean For Prices In The Grocery Store

Beef ranchers in America, already reeling from several bad years, are concerned that President Trump's new beef tariffs will do more harm to them than good.
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Give Your Hot Dogs A Briney Kick With This Classic Korean Condiment

You can impart a lot of extra flavor into hot dogs depending on how you cook them, and expert Kevin Cencula told The Takeout to add this ingredient.
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The Kirkland Signature Liquor Costco Customers Would Rather Pour Down The Drain

Costco customers know that they can expect top quality when they buy their products, with a few notable exceptions like this Kirkland Signature liquor.
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This Pumpkin-Flavored Product Is The Key To Decadent Fall Cinnamon Rolls

Few things feel more appropriate for fall than a kitchen filled with the fragrance of baked goods, and you can further celebrate the season with this addition.
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Food Network Just Canceled This Celeb Chef Show After A Decade

One of the longest-running talk shows on the Food Network comes to an end in 2025. The cancellation brings to a close a decade-plus run on the network.
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This Tender And Flavorful Steak Comes From An Unexpected Source

If you're looking for a lean, delicious cut of meat, it can be worth looking beyond pork, chicken, and beef. For something different, try this protein.
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The Underrated Kitchen Tool You Need For Maximum Precision

Pro chefs have kitchen tools that may not make sense for a home cook, but there's one item you need to up your accuracy — and it doesn't require counter space.
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The Divisive Fruit Padma Lakshmi Avoids At All Costs

With her experience traveling the world and trying a range of cuisines, it seems like Padma Lakshmi would like any food -- but this fruit doesn't make the list.
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How To Properly Measure Kitchen Appliances So You Don't Buy The Wrong Size

Buying appliances isn’t just about size tags. Small missteps in measuring can cause big headaches and it’s easy to miss details most people never think of.
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Which State Consumes The Most Sugary Drinks? It's One Of The Smallest

Sugary drinks are causing a real health crisis in the United States, and this state is leading the charge in terms of consumption. It may surprise you.
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The Reason Some People Avoid Eating In-N-Out Comes Down To Ethics

If you're thinking about running to get a juicy In-N-Out burger, you may want to think twice. There's an ethical reason some have in avoiding this burger joint.
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The Vintage Flour That Disappeared From Kitchens Over The Years

You probably know about all the major flour types, including all-purpose and bread flour. There's a lesser known variety that used to be all the rage.
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The Secret To Southern-Style Green Beans Is Something You Can't Touch, Smell, Or Even See

Green beans don't have to be tough and boring, but getting them to the right texture and flavor isn't necessarily about the ingredients you use.
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Gordon Ramsay's Essential Tip For Making The Perfect Smash Burger

Smash burgers, fashionable as they may be, are also fickle. Smash too late, and you have a dry patty. Gordon Ramsay has thoughts on how to fix that burger.
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The Absolute Best Liquid To Use When Blanching Veggies

Blanching vegetables doesn't have to be complicated. Chef Tara Punzone's process is simple and uses a common liquid, she tells us in an exclusive interview.
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The Rigorous Testing Costco's Kirkland Milk Has To Go Through Before Landing On The Shelf

Costco is packed with great Kirkland-brand products, but one of the best is the milk. It goes through the most rigorous testing possible before it hits shelves.
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Soy Sauce Vs Table Salt: Which Is The More Nutritious Choice?

Did you ever wonder if soy sauce and salt could be used interchangeably, and which is the more nutritious option? We asked an expert to get the answers.
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What Your Vintage McDonald's Boo Bucket Might Be Worth This Halloween Season

Fans and collectors are curious of the potential value of their nostalgic collections when McDonald's brings back its iconic Boo Buckets this Halloween.
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The Perfect Time To Season Burgers Depends On The Texture You Want

Well-seasoned meat is a must, but when it comes to burgers, timing is key. You'll end up with a different texture depending on when you season the meat.
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