Maggie Pluskota

Maggie is our Marketing Associate. She graduated from the University of Illinois, where she studied English and Economics and worked as an editor at The Daily Illini. She’s a word nerd and loves copywriting, a skill she honed at the university’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Her favorite ingredient is green onion.

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Recipe: Miso Stir-Fry Sauce & 3 Ways to Use It With Your Tovala

Consider this post the antidote to your weeknight, “Man, I want takeout!” blues. Step one? Make a sauce that brings...
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An Interview With Tovala's Chief Culinary Officer, Alexander Plotkin

Chef Plotkin is truly passionate about helping as many people as possible enjoy healthy, delicious meals. And his culinary coming-of-age...
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The Anatomy of a Tovala Meal

Every time our chefs step into our test kitchen, they follow what's essentially a culinary checklist. When a Tovala Meal...
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Chef Q&A: The Best & Fastest Way to Cook a Whole Bird

When it comes to all things food, our Chief Culinary Officer, Alexander Plotkin, is a fountain of knowledge. He concerns...
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It's Dinnertime: Check Out How Much Time Tovala Saves You

Tovala Meals save you a lot of time and energy on a busy weeknight. To show you how, let’s walk...
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Imagine a World With Better Leftovers: The Heat Button

Imagine a world where leftovers are piping hot AND as good as they were when they were first cooked. Imagine...
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Why is the Tovala a WiFi-Connected Appliance?

When we came up with the idea for Tovala, we knew we wanted to create a device that would make...
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How We Cook With Fall Fruits and Vegetables

At Tovala, we’re all about fall because it means there are as many chances for delicious dishes as there are...
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Steam-Baking: What It Is & Why It's a Game Changer

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: steam is magical. But steam has many more interesting applications than...
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Tackling Chicken Wings for Game Day

It’s football season. Whether you’re a casual fan, a fantasy football nerd, or a diehard trying to will your team...
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How the Tovala Makes Stellar Toast with Steam

Toasting, a.k.a. the act of taking bread from good to REALLY GREAT, is one of the simplest ways to enhance...
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Baking vs. Roasting: What's the Difference?

What's the difference between baking and roasting? That's a question you probably haven't pondered too often (if at all). But...
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