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Amelia Schwartz is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who has been covering food, beverage, and culture for over seven years. She is currently an editor at Food & Wine magazine, focusing on trends and ...

I've been known to upgrade boxed brownies with red wine and make the fanciest iced coffees with just a splash of vanilla extract. As someone who loves to eat well on a budget (and also save time), I'm ...