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

Baking

Baking By Amber Winston

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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Grocery

Grocery By Amber Winston

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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Fast Food

Fast Food By Amber Winston

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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Exclusives

Exclusives By Amber Winston

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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Cook

Cook By Amber Winston

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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Exclusives

Exclusives By Amber Winston

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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Fast Food

Fast Food By Amber Winston

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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Cook

Cook By Amber Winston

The Absolute Best Ways To Reheat Days Old Pizza

There are plenty of ways to reheat old pizza beyond using the microwave or oven. We've compiled some of the absolute best ways to get the job done.
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Cook

Cook By Amber Winston

15 Mayo Swaps That Will Make Your Tuna Salad More Flavorful

It's pretty easy to enhance the flavor of your tuna salad. From silken tofu to lemon juice, these are some mayo swaps that will make your tuna salad delicious.
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Exclusives

Exclusives By Amber Winston

Store-Bought Maple Syrup Brands, Ranked From Worst To Best

These are popular store-bought maple syrup brands ranked from worst to best. We taste tested them all to see which was the winning maple syrup brand.
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Cook

Cook By Amber Winston

14 Common Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Pancakes

You might be craving pancakes, but we all make mistakes when cooking them at home. Find out how to avoid common mistakes and how to make the best pancakes.
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Cook

Cook By Amber Winston

14 Ingredients You Should Be Adding To Your Meatloaf

We're exploring the ingredients you should be adding to your meatloaf to take it to the next level. A few tweaks and upgrades will make all the difference.
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Reviews

Reviews By Amber Winston

12 Nutella Alternatives, Ranked Worst To Best

You may be in the mood for something similar to Nutella, yet a little different. That's why we've reviewed 12 Nutella alternatives, ranking them worst to best.
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Cook

Cook By Amber Winston

The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Cooking Oatmeal

Cooking oatmeal is pretty easy, but there are some mistakes you can make along the way. These are some of the most common ones, and how to avoid them.
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Drinks

Drinks By Amber Winston

The 14 Best Thermal Carafe Coffee Makers, According To Reviews

If you're looking for the best thermal carafe coffee maker out there, look no further. These are the best ones out there, according to online reviews.
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Drinks

Drinks By Amber Winston

12 Best Juicers For Beginners, According To Reviews

If you've just gotten into juicing, it can be hard to figure out what juicer you should buy. These are the best juicers for beginners, according to reviews.
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Cook

Cook By Amber Winston

14 Foods You Should Never Freeze

Let's break the ice and talk about foods you shouldn't freeze. We also list the ways to store each item to give it the best chance at longevity.
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Fast Food

Fast Food By Amber Winston

Huey Magoo's: How Does The Rapidly Expanding Chicken Finger Chain Compare To Its Competitors

Huey Magoo's is on the rise. We decided to pit this growing chicken chain's chicken tenders to similar competitors like Raising Cane's and Zaxby's.
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Cook

Cook By Amber Winston

Unexpected Sauces And Glazes That Will Take Your Meatloaf To The Next Level

Meatloaf makes a reliable meal, but it can be kind of boring. Check out these unexpected sauces and glazes that will upgrade meatloaf in flavorful ways.
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Fast Food

Fast Food By Amber Winston

Dunkin' Drinks That Were Sadly Discontinued

Dunkin' has added and removed many drinks from its menu over the past few years, and these were some fan favorites that have sadly since been discontinued.
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Grocery

Grocery By Amber Winston

Frozen Chicken Nuggets Made With The Highest And Lowest Quality Ingredients

Frozen chicken nuggets are a freezer staple for many households, but they're not all the same. These are the ones with the highest and lowest ingredients.
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Fast Food

Fast Food By Amber Winston

6 Fast Food Chains That Use Real Whole Eggs And 7 That Don't

Fast food chains aren't exactly known for using all-natural ingredients, but some use real whole eggs to make breakfast items, and quite a few don't.
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Exclusives

Exclusives By Amber Winston

Whole Foods' Organic Texas BBQ Sauce Fails To Live Up To Its Bold Texas Claims

We tested Whole Foods' Organic Texas True Barbecue Sauce. While there's no high fructose corn syrup in it, we found it also lacked something else.
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Cook

Cook By Amber Winston

Chicken Sandwich Toppings You Need To Try

To amp up your at-home chicken sandwich, try out some of these creative topping ideas, from pimento cheese to teriyaki sauce to different fruits.
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Grocery

Grocery By Amber Winston

The Unhealthiest Salad Dressings On Grocery Store Shelves

These are the unhealthiest bottled salad dressings you can buy at the grocery store, according to ingredients and additives on their labels.
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Fast Food

Fast Food By Amber Winston

16 Saltiest Sandwiches You'll Find At Fast Food Chains

From popular burger chains to major sandwich shops, we've uncovered shocking truths about the sodium content in some of your favorite fast food sandwiches.
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Grocery

Grocery By Amber Winston

Canned Beans You Should Always Have In Your Pantry

Canned beans are a great staple to keep in your pantry, and these are a bunch of varieties you could benefit from having in your pantry at all times.
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