Welcome to Stuffed & Puffed, a blog dedicated to everything stuffed and puffed — whether it’s a perfectly golden empanada, a cream-filled pastry, or a burger bursting with molten cheese. I’ve always believed that the best foods either hold a surprise inside or defy expectations with their airy, flaky textures.
This site is a love letter to those foods, bringing together recipes, travel, and kitchen experiments from a team of writers just as obsessed with stuffed and puffed foods as I am. So grab a snack and dig in—there’s always something new to explore.
Meet the Team
Tim Boone – Editor-in-Chief
Tim keeps the ship running with editorials, deep dives, and feature articles on the best stuffed and puffed foods. He enjoys a humorous take on food, but has an occasional existential crisis over which is better: stuffed or puffed?
Sam Whitaker – Kitchen Expert (Savory & Cooking Gear)
From New England and always tinkering in the kitchen, Sam is all about practical, no-nonsense cooking. Expect deep dives into technique and the science behind stuffed foods and food stuffs. Also find the occasional commentary on which brands deserve your
Steph Jang – Treats Expert (Desserts & Pastries)
A Midwest-born, second-generation Korean-American, Steph doesn’t just bake — she takes you on a journey through the kitchen all the way to the oven. Food and personal connection keeps her stuff… or was it puffed?
Kenji Mahelona – Street Food & Global Cuisine
A Native Hawaiian who’s always traveling, Kenji brings the world of stuffed and puffed street foods to life. Whether it’s the best dumplings in Taipei or a deep dive into the history of empanadas, Kenji will take you there — and then attempt to recreate it at home.