Jessica Fleming-Montoya
- After traveling all over South America sampling new cuisine, Jessica gained a knack for attempting the recipes on her own.
- She recreated every dessert from the Japanese TV show "Yumeiro Patisserie."
- Her content has been published for multiple industry-leading sites, including Blender Bottle and Camelbak.
Experience
Jessica has worked as a professional writer for the past five years. She started her writing journey as an intern at Ariel House Bed & Breakfast in Dublin, Ireland, where she managed the company blog and traveled around the city, picking up interesting stories to share with future guests. She then went on to work at a startup marketing agency in Washington, D.C where she served as the Director of Marketing and handled publicity outreach, SEO, and content creation. Eventually, her career took her to leave this position to pursue a full-time career in content writing, and her love of food and travel led her to write for sites such as Blender Bottle, Cruise Hive, and more. Since then, she's committed to putting her love of food and culture towards whipping up great stories for Daily Meal as a contributing news writer.
Education
Jessica has a B.S. in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in Latin American Cultural Studies from Universidad Autonoma de Occidente, Colombia.
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Stories By Jessica Fleming-Montoya
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Air fryers have become a popular piece of kitchen equipment. So we asked a recipe developer how to avoid some major mistakes when using them.
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Although this sandwich is a simple one to make, there's one extra step you should take if you want your grilled cheese to really sing.
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Making candies as a gift is a great way to show loved ones you care. And this expert confectioner offers some tips to make them truly stand out.
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When you make homemade candy, you may be unaware of where to start. Mika Shino shared the expert-approved tips for flavoring homemade soft candy.
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Fan favorite Pop-Tarts always come in those handy packs of two, but that's not due to their serving size. Instead, there's another reason behind this packaging.
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The Kellogg brand is responsible for the creation of many of our favorite snacks and cereals. But before it put Pop-Tarts on the map, it made this treat famous.
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Chef Stephen Parker of Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer knows a thing or two about the perfect chicken wings. Check out his top tip in this exclusive interview.
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Sip Herbals is in a mission to give coffee-lovers an alternative morning ritual, and they're taking their pitch to the investors on Shark Tank.
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Sonic Drive-In is gearing up for summer with some new menu items that may have fans celebrating. But, the new Slush Float won't be around forever.
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If you're regularly cooking up pasta dishes, then you just may want to mix things up a bit. Try this unexpected spice addition to amp up any sauce.
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If you feel like snacking on tortilla chips but are short on time, it's easy enough to whip up a tasty salsa to serve alongside using canned tomatoes.
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Mika Shino, founder and CEO of Issei Mochi Gummies, shares her must-have kitchen tools to craft the best homemade candies.
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Calling all fans of Taco Tuesday, there's a deal you may not want to miss. The new Discovery Box at Taco Bell is a steal, but only for a limited time.
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Sometimes, your inner Cookie Monster comes out. When that happens and you need to make a fresh batch, bake the gooey cookies of your dreams with this quick tip.
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Cheesecake is usually made with cream cheese -- but Alton Brown swaps it out for something altogether dreamier. We're taking a look at this unique ingredient.
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Ina Garten uses a unique liqueur in her blueberry pies. We've got all the deets on how to incorporate it, and some alternatives for a similarly yummy dessert.
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Tiffanie Barriere, cocktail and spirits educator, is here to tell you the three biggest mistakes you're making when mixing up margaritas at home.
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If you've been eating baked beans your whole life, you'll want to check out this new riff on a classic. It's okay to spice up a favorite once in a while.
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Air fryers are perfect for cooking a ton of different foods, and now you can add bananas to that list. Here's how to make the most delicious air-fried bananas.
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Maybe you've spent years perfecting your recipes for a handful of classic cocktails. It's never a bad idea to find out how the professionals do it.
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Coffee fanatics may persuade you to buy whole beans rather than go for pre-ground. And this creepy-crawly reason may be enough to convince you.
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Big news for hot sauce lovers across the US. HEATONIST hot sauces from the hit YouTube series Hot Ones are hitting shelves across the nation.
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When it comes to margaritas, what you choose to put on the rim of the glass can make all the difference. Here's what an expert told Daily Meal.
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This one little ingredient packs a major flavor punch, and you might have a tin already in your pantry. Learn how to give tomato soup an umami kick.
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Celebrate two favorite snacks in one with limited edition Oreo Sour Patch Kids cookies, featuring the sweetness of golden Oreos paired with the Kids' sour sass.
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Beer lovers and hot sauce fans unite! Miller High Life and Hot N Saucy have some exciting news for you, and this is one you won't want to miss.
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Insomnia Cookies is sweetening up Mother's Day with some limited time specials. Not only that, they're getting in on other spring time celebrations.