Julia Duda
School
University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Expertise
Baking, Cake Decoration, TikTok Trends/Recipes
- Julia is an amateur baker who is always crafting in the kitchen. She makes custom specialty cakes and especially enjoys the decorative aspect/aesthetics of baking.
- While her interest in baking (and cooking) stems from childhood, she got real-life experience by working in a cafe in college. Here she learned the basics of working in a kitchen, making pastries, crafting coffee, and doing so, so many dishes.
- Her favorite dish to prepare is actually a dish that requires no cooking at all: a charcuterie board. Julia loves experimenting with different types of cheese and wine pairings, and, unsurprisingly, she particularly enjoys designing the boards to look just as good as they taste.
Experience
Julia has been a professional writer and content creator since graduating from college in 2019. Her first foray into the field was through ghostwriting, in which she wrote mental health-focused blogs. Wanting to hone in on her pop culture chops, Julia began contributing at POPSUGAR, publishing essays, food reviews, and recipes. She realized that she thrives at the intersection of pop culture and food, and thoroughly enjoys writing about both topics. Nowadays, you can find her testing the latest trendy TikTok recipe in her kitchen; decorating ornate, heart-shaped cakes (they're just more fun when they're heart-shaped); or enjoying Chicago's diverse and never-ending culinary scene.
Education
Julia has a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in anthropology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Stories By Julia Duda
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Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas' relationship brought fans joy in 2020. Here's a timeline of their year together.
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Sam . Asghari has been publicly supportive of Britney Spears' freedom, but does he agree with her wishes to have a child together?
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Just ahead of unveiling Princess Diana's memorial statue alongside brother William, Prince Harry has spoken out about Diana and her legacy.
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Jennifer Lopez has managed to pull some pretty impressive gigs over the years — though one pricey private wedding performance definitely takes the cake.
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Here's Khloe Kardashian's true feelings about her stint on "Celebrity Apprentice."
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Nicki Swift surveyed 601 people to find out what's the most tragic royal event. See how the votes shook out here.
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"BuzzFeed Unsolved" became a quick success thanks to the show's two hosts, Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej. So why did the two decide to leave BuzzFeed behind?
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When Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott first got together in 2019, neither of them were expecting or even necessarily looking for a serious relationship.
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Taylor Swift's announcement of her "Red" re-release also trolls Scooter Braun. Here's how.
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It's been a tumultuous time for Chrissy Teigen, and many have been wondering how she's truly doing behind closed doors amid her cyberbullying scandal.
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While many people support Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's reunion, others are a bit skeptical. Let's look at the reasons their reunion does not quite add up.
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Every year, Queen Elizabeth enjoys the Trooping of the Colour parade alongside her fellow royal family members. So, why weren't William and Kate in attendance?
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Nicki Swift polled readers to find out what the most shocking celebrity breakup has been so far this year. The results might surprise you!
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After the birth of Lilibet Diana, some are comparing her birth announcement to her big brother's. Here's how the two statements differ.
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As it turns out, Lilibet Diana's birthday has a special connection to her grandmother, the late Princess Diana. We break down the link here.
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Not everyone likes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby name, Lilibet Diana. Here's what Twitter users have to say about it.
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It's been a whirlwind year for Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the entire royal family, and it seems that Meghan may feel worried about all of the drama.
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While a member of the royal family, Meghan Markle had to adhere to surprisingly specific food rules. Here are some of the foods the royals don't eat.
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When people think of Zooey Deschanel, most associate her with her role as Jessica Day on "New Girl." But what has she been up to since the show's cancellation?
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Nicki Swift polled hundreds of fans — here's the Kardashian-Jenner family member they don't want to keep up with after "KUWTK" is over.
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Nicki Swift polled more than 600 people to see who Selena Gomez should date next. Did they pick Timothee Chalamet? Maybe Harry Styles? Find out here.
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Nicki Swift polled readers to see which celebrity love triangle they were most invested in, and there was a clear winner. You might be surprised!
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After the rumor mill's been churning with a possible affair between Kim Kardashian and Travis Barker, the "KUWTK" star has finally set the record straight.
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Fans have been wondering whether Mr. Big, played by Chris Noth, will be in the "Sex and the City" revival, and HBO has given a definitive answer.
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