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Matt Sulem

Entertainment and Food Writer

Matt Sulem has been writing and editing professionally for more than a decade. He has worked for BubbleBlabber, The Sportster, and The Daily Meal, among other publications, but has called Yardbarker home since 2006. Matt’s writing combines a love for nostalgia with a passion for promulgating interesting, informative, and lesser-known facts about pop culture. And he’s always down to share a solid slow cooker, air fryer, or dessert recipe. Matt currently lives in Portland, Maine, with his wife and young son. 

EXPERTISE:

Horror films, comedy movies, sitcoms, cartoons, and all things food.

20 foods that are surprisingly not vegan

For some tips on what to avoid, here are 20 foods that are surprisingly not vegan.

21 creative camping food and drink hacks

We have some creative suggestions for packing, storing, and cleaning cookware and food on your next trip—or using cookware and food items for other camping purposes!

The 20 foods that have the most vitamin C

We all know some of the obvious sources of this antioxidant, but some foods are surprisingly high in vitamin C, while others might surprise you just by appearing on this list at all.

The ultimate temperature guide for cooking meat and fish

We have the luxury of meat thermometers, which are the most accurate—and thus safest—way to determine when your beef, chicken, fish, or shellfish is ready to eat (and also not overdone). Here is your ultimate meat and fish cooking temperature guide.

Did you know that these 20 foods are actually fruits?

We don’t make the rules, and whether they’re botanical definitions or legal decisions, we must abide by them. Here are 20 foods you didn’t know were fruits.

Our 20 favorite road trip snacks

This isn’t a list of the healthiest snacks or even a list of the most popular snacks. Opinions may vary, and to each their own, but these are our 20 favorite road trip snacks.

Don't forget these 20 snacks for your next outdoor adventure

Here are the 20 best portable snacks to fuel your outdoor adventure. (And please remember to carry out whatever you carry in!)

20 chill summer side dishes to beat the heat

Whether you’re serving yourself, your family, or your guests, here are 20 chill summer side dishes to beat the heat.

20 super-easy camping recipes

Cooking food over a fire is one of the best parts of camping, but at the same time, you don’t want the meal to be too complicated or time-consuming. Make some delicious meals and still have time for hiking, fishing, kayaking, and everything else with these 20 super-easy camping recipes.

20 water-filled foods that will keep your body hydrated

Drinking lots of water is the best way to hydrate—especially as temperatures tick up. But water and water-containing drinks aren’t the only way to consume H20, and the other ways happen to have some health benefits of their own.

20 cool summer salads to sample

When the temperatures rise, the last thing we want is a hot meal, which is why salads are standard fare in the summer. But what makes a salad a “summer salad”?

20 summer smoothie recipes

When it’s warm, we make smoothies every day, which means there’s plenty of opportunities to experiment with different ingredients and combinations. To give you some refreshing inspiration, here are 20 summer smoothie recipes.

20 fruits and vegetables in season this summer

The sunshine and warm temperatures make us crave fresh fruits and veggies, and although most produce is available year-round thanks to international imports, it’s not always clear what’s in season in the U.S.

22 Southern slow-cooker recipes

One of our favorite parts about Southern living is the slow pace of life. Your daily routine shouldn’t be rushed, and neither should cooking your meals.

20 foods that you didn’t know are vegan

Obviously, fruits and vegetables are vegan, and meat and dairy products are not, but what about the others, especially snacks and packaged foods? You might think you know your foodstuff, but there are some that surprisingly contain no animal products or byproducts.

20 big-batch cocktails that are perfect for small gatherings

Allow us to provide some potable party possibilities—generally scaled up for four to eight guests—with these 20 big-batch cocktails for small gatherings.

20 ballpark foods you can make at home

Play ball! Baseball is back, and we plan to watch every one of our team’s 162 games. With fans being allowed to return to the stands, hopefully, we’ll get to go to a few games, and we hope you will, too!

20 delicious desserts you can make in a slow-cooker

Slow cookers are our go-to appliance for prepping dinners—but let’s not forget about the most important meal of the day. No, we’re not talking about breakfast (although starting your breakfast in the slow cooker the night before is a Saturday/Sunday savior) but dessert.

20 delicious munchies to chow down on when celebrating 4/20

April 20, also known as 4/20, is a celebrated cannabis holiday in which millions of people around the world...eventually get wicked munchies. These folks will suddenly experience the uncontrollable urge to dine on all things salty, sweet, and snackable, with some notable (and sometimes stereotypical) consensuses across the cannabis community.

25 simple cooking hacks you should add to your repertoire

Whether they are super simple or surprisingly creative, here are 25 cooking, baking, and other kitchen hacks you won’t believe you didn’t know.

Not cool: Don't refrigerate these 20 popular food items

It’s easy to associate refrigerators with extending the life of foods in most cases, it does! However, some foods don’t require refrigeration (or don’t require it at first) and will just be taking up space.

20 foods you didn’t know you could make in an air fryer

Some of these are straightforward, others take some creativity, but here are 20 foods you didn’t know you could make in an air fryer.

Cold as ice: 20 foods that freeze the best

Many people have been limiting their grocery store trips over the last year, and a great way to make each haul last longer is by utilizing your freezer.