School
George Mason University
Expertise
Sourdough Science, Bread Baking, Dessert Baking
- In 2018, Emily made her first loaf of sourdough bread, which sparked what would soon become an avid bread obsession.
- Emily got heavily involved in the baking industry in 2023, and since then has become proficient in baking a variety of breads, desserts, and pastries.
- She launched her own microbakery, joybread, in 2024 out of her home in Portland, Oregon.
Experience
Prior to writing for Tasting Table, Emily has turned her childhood hobby of baking into a way of life. She enjoys her part-time job at a local bakery in Portland, Oregon, and bakes as often as she can purely for fun. Though she's most passionate about sourdough bread, she can be found constantly baking a variety of breads and loves hosting brunch with homemade bagels or tea time with homemade soft pretzels. Emily is also particularly passionate about experimenting with unique ways of flavoring and coloring sourdough loaves. Her current favorite bakes are her blue butterfly pea flower loaves and her chocolate red velvet loaves.
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Just in time for summer and a certain semiquincentennial, Seagram's has released a limited-run Apple Pie Whiskey. I gave it a try, and here's what I think.
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Can a frozen Hungry-Man dinner really fill you up, and which offering has the best flavor and execution? We tried eight options to find an answer.
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Here are the six tequilas that stand out as the best new releases of 2026 so far, and why you should be checking them out, as recommended by industry experts.
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Let's dive into the story behind one of British Columbia's first craft gins to find out what makes a bottle of Empress 1908 Original Gin so special.
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We found a mix of scrumptious and questionable items that Walmart no longer carries on its shelves. Either way, we won't likely be able to buy them again.
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If you love Popeyes' biscuits, you'll be happy to know you can now make them at home with a mix. We tried its two flavors to see if they were worth buying.
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What's your favorite brand of frozen pizza? We love Red Baron, but not necessarily every one of their pies. We tried 15 to see which are worth the bake.
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Baking Tips
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We've spoken to an expert pastry chef, who has shared these insights on making great pies that can help make you the star of your summer cookout.
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Casual Dining
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Red Robin is known for its burgers, but it has some pretty tasty appetizers too. We tasted some of its apps and ranked them from worst to best.
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Smirnoff Ice has dropped its new Icy Island variety pack, four flavors meant to induce summer. Only a few of them took off during out taste test.
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You can't beat the price of Trader Joe's orzo, but can another brand beat the taste or texture? We tried seven name brand orzos against TJ's to find out.
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BBQ sauce is a must for any summertime cookout, but what bottled stuff is worth buying? We tried 18 grocery store BBQ sauce brands and ranked them.
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Shopping Tips
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We tried all five available variants of Fly By Jing's Chili Crisp, and here's how they stack up against each other in terms of flavor and versatility.
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If you're craving poultry, McDonald's has quite a few options. We tried everything on the menu to find the top item that you should get on your next trip.
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Looking for something in the snack aisle to satisfy the munchies? We tasted seven Hippeas Puffs flavors and ranked them from worst to best.
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Costco has a new prepared meal available: beef and broccoli with noodles. I gave this swalty, generously loaded tray a try, and here's what I think.
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Trader Joe's
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So far, 2026 has been a pretty promising year for Trader Joe's. We're rounding up some of the very best foodie finds at the grocery store chain.
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The iconic blue bottle contains a gin defined by balance and careful distillation. A little insight into its background goes a long way behind the bar.
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Trader Joe's
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If you have a road trip coming up soon, this list features Trader Joe's snacks ideal for long drives. We included sweet, salty, and everything in between.
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After trying 12 flavors of Nothing Bundt Cakes' smaller Bundtlet cakes, here's how I ranked each of them in terms of flavor, texture, and other factors.
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Casual Dining
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These 50 restaurants all stand out for being their respective state's best eatery visited by Guy Fieri on his popular show "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives."
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Wendy's released a new trio of watermelon-centric beverages in anticipation of this year's summer, so we tried each of the three new seasonal items.
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Homemade scalloped potatoes are delicious, but do any store-brands make a comparable product? We tried seven boxed varieties and ranked them from worst to best.
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If you're looking to buy cereal on a budget, Walmart's Great Value has many dupes of your favorite name-brand boxes. We tried 18 and ranked them.
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Sure, Arby's has the meats, but are the meats worth a premium price? We tried its two new barbecue items, and here's why we aren't thrilled by either.
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If you're swinging by Carl's Jr. for lunch or dinner but unsure what to order, check out our taste test and ranking of its many different menu items.
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H Mart's meat selection may seem appealing, but not every steak it sells is worth buying. We tested six options, so you know which to buy and which to skip.
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