Heather Newgen

Experience:

Title: Reporter, Field Producer, Writer

Location: Twentynine Palms, California

Education: BA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California (2000-2003); Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from Mount San Jacinto Jr. College (1997-2000)

Expertise: Entertainment, Travel, Health & Fitness, Non-Profit Industries, Media Relations

Experience: With over two decades of experience, Heather Newgen is a seasoned reporter, field producer, and writer specializing in the entertainment, travel, health & fitness, and non-profit industries. She has a proven track record in writing, reporting, and producing, having worked with notable publications and online platforms such as Eat This Not That! Health, Mtime.com, InStyle Magazine, Wonderwall/MSN, Fandango, ComingSoon.net, and Life & Style Weekly Magazine. Heather’s work includes covering breaking news, true crime, trending news stories, personal finance, health & fitness, TV, film, and entertainment. She is also the founder of The Voluntourist, where she creates compelling storytelling that’s impactful and inspiring.

Social: LinkedIn

Articles by Heather Newgen

5 Chains Restaurants With the Best Chicken & Waffles, According to Chefs

5 Chains with the Best Chicken & Waffles

Chefs reveal the chain restaurants serving the best chicken and waffles nationwide.

5 Chain Restaurants Serving the Best Comfort Food, According to Chefs

5 Chains With the Best Comfort Food

Southern chefs say these classic diners still deliver the kind of comfort food that feels like home.

5 Best Country-Fried Steaks at Chain Restaurants, Say Chefs

5 Best Country-Fried Steaks, Say Chefs

Chefs say these spots serve country-fried steak that gets the breading, gravy, and tenderness right.

5 Best Chain Restaurants for Old-School Meat Dinners, According to Chefs

5 Best Old-School Meat Dinners

These restaurant chains still serve classic meat dinners with big flavors and homestyle comfort.

Beef Bourguignon: A slow-cooked beef stew braised in red Burgundy wine with onions, mushrooms, carrots, and aromatic herbs, creating a rich and hearty flavor.

5 Chains With the Best Beef and Gravy Plates

Chefs say these chain restaurant beef-and-gravy plates deliver real homestyle comfort.

5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Country Ham, According to Chefs

5 Chains With the Best Country Ham

Chefs reveal the chain restaurants serving salty, smoky country ham that truly delivers.

5 Best Texas Roadhouse Orders, According to Chefs

5 Best Texas Roadhouse Orders, Say Chefs

Chefs reveal the Texas Roadhouse orders they love most for flavor, value, and consistency.

Fried Chicken. Southern breakfast. Buttermilk fried chicken, pancakes waffles, home fries, fried eggs, biscuits, crispy bacon, sausage, coffee, OJ, butter and jam. Classic Southern breakfast.

5 Southern Breakfast Locals Love

Southerners say these cozy breakfast chains feel welcoming, familiar, and just like home.

3 Pizza Chains With the Best Margherita, According to Chefs

3 Pizza Chains With the Best Margherita, Say Chefs

Chefs say these pizza chains serve the best classic Margherita with fresh flavor and balance.

5 Best Frozen Fish Stick Brands, According to Chefs

5 Best Frozen Fish Stick Brands, Say Chefs

Chefs say these frozen fish stick brands taste the best and cook up perfectly crispy.

5 Best Frozen Fried Chicken Brands, According to Chefs

5 Best Frozen Fried Chicken Brands, Say Chefs

Chefs reveal the frozen fried chicken brands that deliver true takeout-level crunch and flavor.

5 Best Frozen Garlic Breads, According to Chefs

5 Best Frozen Garlic Breads, Say Chefs

Chefs reveal frozen garlic breads that taste as buttery and crisp as restaurant versions.

5 Best Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, According to Chefs

5 Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches Chefs Love

Chefs share the frozen breakfast sandwiches that taste closest to a real diner meal.

5 Best Frozen Wings in Grocery Stores, According to Chefs

5 Frozen Wings Chefs Love

Chefs say these frozen wings deliver crispy, restaurant-quality flavor at home.

5 Best Frozen Mozzarella Stick Brands, According to Chefs

5 Best Frozen Mozzarella Sticks, Say Chefs

Chefs reveal which frozen mozzarella sticks deliver the best crispy, cheesy bite.

5 Frozen Chicken Tenders Chefs Say Are the Best You Can Buy

5 Frozen Chicken Tenders Chefs Love

Chefs share the frozen chicken tenders that deliver real restaurant-quality flavor.

Close-up of a black spoon dipping into thick white yogurt or cream. Smooth dairy texture and fresh food concept. Minimal background for culinary, nutrition or healthy eating themes

7 Best Yogurt Brands Without the Junk

Dietitians say these yogurt brands skip added sugars and fillers.

No. 1 Chain Restaurant with Best Smoked Sausage Plates, According to Chefs

The Best Smoked Sausage Plates, Say Chefs

Chefs say this chain serves smoked sausage plates with standout flavor, texture, and technique.

2 Chain Restaurants With the Best Salisbury Steak, According to Chefs

2 Chains With the Best Salisbury Steak

These two chain restaurants serve Salisbury steak chefs say gets the comfort-food classic right.

3 Frozen Lasagnas That Taste Homemade, According to Chefs

3 Frozen Lasagnas That Rock, Say Chefs

Chefs say these frozen lasagnas come closest to homemade with rich sauce, tender pasta, and real cheese.

5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Bread Pudding, According to Chefs

5 Chains With the Best Bread Pudding

Chefs say these restaurant chains serve bread pudding that’s rich, custardy, and worth saving room for.

No. 1 Chain Restaurant With the Best Braised Beef, According to Chefs

No. 1 Place With the Best Braised Beef

Chefs reveal the one chain restaurant that delivers deeply flavorful, perfectly braised beef.

2 Chain Restaurants With the Best Sausage and Peppers, According to Chefs

2 Chains With the Best Sausage and Peppers

Chefs share the chain restaurants that serve sausage and peppers with standout flavor.

Chocolate

2 Restaurants With the Best Chocolate

Chocolatiers reveal the restaurant desserts with the richest, most unforgettable chocolate.

5 Best Store-Bought Pasta Sauces, According to Chefs

5 Best Store-Bought Pasta Sauces, Say Chefs

Chefs share the store-bought pasta sauces they rely on for rich flavor and quality.

The Best Chain Restaurant for Beef Tips and Gravy, According to a Butcher

The Best Chain for Beef Tips and Gravy

Chefs say this chain restaurant serves the most tender, flavorful beef tips with gravy.

5 Frozen Pizzas That are Restaurant-Quality, According to Chefs

5 Frozen Pizzas That Taste Fresh, Say Chefs

Chefs share the frozen pizzas that deliver the crust, cheese, and flavor of takeout.

meatloaf plate

5 Best Frozen Meatloaves, According to Chefs

Chefs say these frozen meatloaves deliver comforting flavor and close-to-homemade texture.

2 Chain Restaurants With the Best Pot Roast, According to Chefs

2 Chain Restaurants With the Best Pot Roast

Chefs reveal which chain restaurants serve pot roast that delivers true comfort and flavor.

grilled sausages

5 Best Sausages in Grocery Stores, Say Chefs

Chefs say these store-bought sausage brands deliver juicy texture and seasoning.

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