Ellyn Eddy

Ellyn Eddy

Author and editor
Expertise:
Cookware testing
Food preparation
Baking

Location: Chicago, USA

Highlights

  • Ellyn specializes in culinary topics, product reviews, and pet care subjects. Notable experience in B2B ghostwriting, B2C sales copy, and content creation for nonprofit organizations.
  • Versatile writer and editor with a profound love for research and storytelling, authoring six published books, five of which cater to children and young adults.
  • Key contributor to diverse platforms, including works for the American Symphony Orchestra in New York.

Experience

Ellyn Eddy is an accomplished author and editor with a profound expertise in the culinary domain. Ellyn boasts extensive hands-on experience in creating wedding cakes and a deep cultural connection to hosting and food preparation in her community.

If you're looking for advice on how to recreate that fancy dish from your favorite restaurant, Ellyn is the friend you'd call. When she isn't writing, Ellyn is out there baking wedding cakes, hosting big family get-togethers, and making sure new moms in the community get a healthy home-cooked meal.

When she's not juggling all that, she’s probably with her kids, showing them the ropes in the kitchen or out in the garden, or maybe even making a movie.

Education

  • Completed rigorous online courses in writing and content marketing.
  • Gained valuable insights into the nitty-gritty of writing while working with top-notch web publishers and writing mentors.
  • Having ghostwritten for big players in various industries, Ellyn learned to navigate diverse niches, adapting her voice to cater to different audiences.

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GreenLife vs Caraway Cookware

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Caraway is top-of-the-line ceramic cookware. GreenLife is a budget brand. Is there a significant difference in how they cook? Or how long they last? I tested both.

Blue Diamond vs GreenPan

2024 GreenPan vs Blue Diamond Ceramic Pan Review

Both GreenPan and Blue Diamond cookware get large displays at my local homewares store. But there’s a secret: they might actually be the same pan.

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Carote vs Caraway: Which Ceramic Pan is Best for You?

Carote and Caraway are similar in name only! They are both ceramic-coated aluminum pans but have very different strengths and features. I tested both – here are my thoughts.

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GreenPan vs Caraway

Caraway vs GreenPan: Which Ceramic Pan is Worth Buying?

Caraway and GreenPan Valencia are top contenders for the best ceramic-coated fry pan. They look and feel very similar. I tested both to see which one to keep in my kitchen.

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2024 GreenPan Valencia Pro vs. GreenLife Soft Grip Pan Review

GreenPan and GreenLife are ceramic pans made by the same company. But the brands cater to different markets. We tested both – Is the better pan worth the price?

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Tired of wasting money on nonstick pans that are nothing but a sticky, frustrating mess? We test the GreenLife Soft Grip 12” Frying Pan so you don’t have to!

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We share the best lightweight cookware, whether you’re a senior, a camper, or just tired of struggling under the weight of a full pan. See the best lightweight cookware!

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Wok vs. Frying Pan: Do You Need Both?

What is the difference between a wok and a fry pan? Can you substitute a frying pan for a wok? It all depends on what you’re cooking and what kind of stove you have!

GreenPan Valencia Pro Frying Pan Review

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You’ve heard about GreenPan’s claims of a superior nonstick cooking experience. We test the Valencia Pro to see if it can live up to its promises.

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Caraway Cookware Review

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Le Creuset Alternatives

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Is there a good alternative to Le Creuset? You bet there is! We break down some of the popular options and choose the best alternatives!

Staub Dutch Oven Review

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Staub may not be as well known as Le Creuset, but it should be. Read our Staub Dutch oven review and find yourself falling in love with this versatile piece of cookware.

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Le Creuset Review

2024 Le Creuset Dutch Oven Review – Is It Worth It?

Le Creuset made the original enameled French oven – but does it stand the test of time? Is Le Creuset worth it despite the high price? Here’s my honest opinion.

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Discover titanium nonstick coating and find out if it’s really more durable, or if it is all hype. Find out if titanium cookware is safe.

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Lodge Enameled Dutch Oven Review

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I’m a Le Creuset snob who gave Lodge’s enameled Dutch Oven a try. Does it hold up to Le Creuset’s standard, or is it a poor substitute?

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