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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 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 food items that are surprisingly 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 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.

20 types of food you should never store in the fridge

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.

Instead of red: 20 pasta sauces that aren’t marinara

Don’t get us wrong, we love   classic tomato marinara sauce, but once in a while you just want to switch things up—especially when you eat pasta as much as we do.

Sick of soup? Try these 20 other slow-cooker recipes

Slow cooker recipes hold a special place in our food-loving heart—they’re easy, great for meal-prep, and don’t require you to stand over a stove—but there’s only so many times you can make soup.

Protein-packed foods that will help fuel your muscles

People tend to get a bit more sedentary in the wintertime—especially in the midst of a global pandemic—which is why it’s especially important now to stay active, whether that’s getting your steps in, upping your cardio workouts, or continuing your strength training.

20 herbs & veggies that you can grow inside

If you got into gardening during the pandemic (come on, who didn’t?) you don’t have to stop just because the traditional growing season ended. In fact, numerous vegetables and herbs can be grown just as successfully indoors using either an indoor garden kit (such as an Aerogarden) or just a sturdy container, soil, and seeds.

Superfoods you should be eating right now

The following 20 foods are especially healthy, and in our minds (and stomachs), worthy enough to earn the designation of “superfoods.”

20 fat-burning foods that can help you shed the quarantine 15

If you’re looking to get back in shape before summer, then adding some cardio, getting your steps in, and eating a healthy diet are crucial. Maximize your results with these 20 fat-burning foods.

20 gameday snacks anyone can make in an air fryer

More and more people are figuring out that air fryers can mimic the results of deep fryers without oodles of oil and the risk of kitchen fires. They’re also realizing that everything tastes better when cooked in an air fryer.

The 25 greatest Al Pacino roles

In honor of Alfredo James Pacino’s 80th birthday, here are the actor’s 25 greatest roles.

Usher in Mardi Gras with these movies set in Louisiana

Whether they’re period pieces, comedies, horror films or neo-noirs — and take place in the city of New Orleans or on the waters of Bayou Country — you, too, can help usher in Mardi Gras with these 22 movies set in Louisiana.

The best portrayals of U.S. presidents in film and TV

The United States has had 45 different presidents, and each one has been portrayed in at least one movie or TV show, so we decided to look at everyone and come up with the best. Here are, in our opinion, the best portrayals of real U.S. presidents in film and TV.

25 of Kevin Costner's greatest film roles

To reflect on the legendary actor’s four-decade-long career and celebrate his 65th birthday, here are the 25 best roles of Kevin Costner’s career.