Mary O'Brien
Location
Stafford, Virginia
School
University Of Hertfordshire, Louisiana State University At Alexandria, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania
Expertise
Kitchenware, Baking & Desserts, Cookbooks
- Mary has baked along with every season of "The Great British Bake Off" so far.
- She has personally reviewed over 200 cooking and dining tools for use in her own kitchen.
- She reads over 100 books each year, and her most recent favorite is "Taste" by Stanley Tucci.
Experience
Mary's professional writing and editing career began in 2012 when she was tasked with reworking over 3,000 articles and blog posts for dozens of small businesses' websites. She went on to do in-house marketing and communications for two global retailers before writing for Hearst Magazines and editing for LoveToKnow Media. Her work has appeared in Delish, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Best Products, Forbes, and many more. She continues to do brand writing for independent businesses with a focus on women-owned companies, and she enjoys product testing new kitchen and dining tools.
Education
Mary studied theater at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and English at the Louisiana State University of Alexandria. She is currently earning her masters degree from the University of Hertfordshire.
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Stories By Mary O'Brien
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Boxed cakes have a special place on the grocery shelves and in our pantries, but not all flavors last. Here are 19 flavors of cake mixe you can't buy anymore.
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Want your homemade cakes to look store-bought? We spoke with a bakeshop veteran to learn the best frosting hacks for decorating incredible cakes.
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From basil pesto that's perfect for family dinner to Japanese barbecue sauce, we share our picks for the top sauces to buy at Costco.