Mathieson Nishimura

Location

Washington

School

Evergreen State College

Expertise

Chinese And Japanese American Cuisine, Quick And Nutritious Meal Prep, Food Culture

• Mathieson is a published author of two recipe booklets focusing on themed drinks and desserts.
• During a two year stay in Japan, they ate at a CoCo Ichibanya in every prefecture.
• Currently, they help run pop-up cafes in their free time.

Experience

Mathieson has worked in published literature and media for over a decade, writing hundreds of articles that delve into the intricate ties between food and culture. They began work as a full time content creator for BKA Content in 2013, and guested for BuzzFeed, Forbes, and dozens of other digital publications throughout this time. Their love of food has led them in and out of the food service industry and brought them to Static Media in 2024, where they continue to dish up a fresh perspective to audiences across the internet.

Education

Mathieson has a bachelor's degree from The Evergreen State College.

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  What Apples Are The Best For Deliciously Sweet Caramel Apples?

  While you can bob for any apple you like, you may want to be more selective when coating them in caramel. See which varieties work best and why.

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  Smashed Tomatoes Are An Easy Pasta Sauce You Need To Try

  Most Americans are too tired to cook after work, studies show. Low-effort meals like smashed tomato pasta can save your night without losing flavor.

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  The Classic 2-Ingredient Sauce You Absolutely Need In Your Culinary Repertoire

  We all need some great sauces to whip out when we're low on ideas and pantry items. This decadent two-ingredient sauce will often fit the bill.

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  Oven-Baked S'mores Are So Much Quicker With One Ingredient Swap

  Building a fire is a lot of work to get a sweet treat and we don't recommend making s'mores on the stove. This easy swap makes an oven bake faster.

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  The Reason Why Your Baby Carrots Taste So Soapy

  See the reason carrots sometimes have a soapy flavor. It's not necessarily your fault, but you can definitely help prevent it in some cases.

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  Trader Joe's Scallion Pancakes Are A Breakfast Game Changer

  TJ's Taiwanese Green Onion Pancakes are a savory snack, but they can easily be slotted in as a breakfast meal. Quick to heat and complementary to eggs, why not?

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  What Is A Slurry (And How Do You Use It)?

  A slurry doesn't sound appetizing, and on it's own, it's really not. But it can save a runny soup, sauce, or stew, and add velvety textures to meat.

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