Meggan Robinson
Location
Westminster, Maryland
School
McDaniel College, University Of Maryland, College Park
Expertise
Fine Wine, Craft Beer Trends, Coffee Roasting And Brewing
- Meggan has enjoyed traveling to taste wines in locations like California, New York, Vermont, Italy, and France.
- She is always on the lookout for new inspiration for homemade ice cream flavors.
- AeroPress is her current coffee brewing method of choice.
Experience
Meggan worked in the fine wine and spirits business for three decades, in retail, with wholesalers, and as a supplier representative. Now having transitioned to full-time freelance writing, she enjoys tracking trends in wine, spirits, and craft beer, as well as learning more about emerging winemaking regions. Meggan excels at consumer education and has presented wines and delivered educational seminars for local gatherings of the American Wine Society and the Taster's Guild. Though she has broad writing experience across a range of industries, including ghostwriting several fiction series, she's happiest serving up interesting tidbits about lesser-known grape varieties and new developments in the wine world.
Education
Meggan has a B.A. in English Language and Literature from McDaniel College, graduating summa cum laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
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Stories By Meggan Robinson
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Upgrade your coffee game with one simple tool: a kitchen scale. Achieve the perfect balance and proportion for a delicious cup of coffee every time.
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Enhance your dishes with the combination of vanilla and salt. From desserts to cocktails, and even savory fare, vanilla salt adds complexity to your recipes.
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In response to a meeting with her employees, chef Barbara Lynch has been accused of further workplace abuse. Here's how it unfolded and what she has to say.
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With rice being a well-known kitchen staple, the news of less going around in 2023 could disappoint many. Here's what caused this deficit.
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Krispy Kreme introduces a decadent new collection of doughnuts in collaboration with Chips Ahoy! and Oreo, only available for a limited time.
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Workers at Ben & Jerry's flagship store in Burlington, VT have filed for a union election, a step that could lead to the company's first unionized location.
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Caribou Coffee customers have been enjoying non-dairy milk drinks without an upcharge thanks to a promotion. The chain is extending the perk with some caveats.
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Leftover crab cakes are too expensive to waste, so here's the trick to reheating them so they end up just as crisp and succulent as the first go around.
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Waffles bring just a hint of sweetness to the table, which works as a delectable foil for the super-savory Canadian bacon, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce.
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NYC bartender Joaquín Simó reveals his unconventional approach to the classic martini, explaining how simple syrup can be a game-changer for cocktails.
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Looking to enjoy your wine at the ideal temperature? Learn how long it takes to chill your wine in the refrigerator and other quick methods for chilling.
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Egg prices have been on the decline since peaking in January, thanks to a number of factors, including increased production, lower costs, and reduced demand.
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Sunstone Winery, located north of Santa Barbara, California, just announced that they're the first vineyard to offer a cannabis-infused beverage.
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The sourness of vinaigrette dressing is so strong that only a glass of wine with sufficient acidity will pair well with your salad.
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In recent months, Starbucks has removed the seating at multiple San Francisco locations. Employees and the company have different explanations for the change.
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Because pintos don't carry a ton of flavor, they're kind of a blank slate for spices. But there's one seasoning in particular that's absolutely perfect.
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Red Stripe is introducing two new canned cocktails slated to roll out this spring in Florida and select markets in the northeastern U.S.
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With rising crime and concerns for public safety, a Whole Foods location in San Francisco's downtown has abruptly closed its doors. Here are the details.
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Chartreuse, the herbal liqueur made by French monks, has decided to permanently cap production, leaving retailers in a bind given the spirit's high demand.
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If you've ever emerged from a smoking session frustrated by the difficulty of regulating temperature, you may want to consider a pellet smoker.
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The infamous pimento cheese sandwich isn't a newfangled addition to the golf tournament; it's been served at Augusta National for more than forty years.
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Chipotle's red salsa has been getting attention for being spicier than ever. But just how hot is it? Is social media making a big deal over a mild matter?
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There might be validity to customer observations that Chipotle's tomatillo-red chili salsa had become spicier over time.
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Here's what you're actually holding when you pick up a package of steak medallions or beef medallions at the store.
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Angel's Envy is a bourbon brand born from Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson's dedication to quality. See why the brand's corks have always bore the same mark.
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If you've been ready to have a Pink Drink without going to Starbucks, the time has come with their debuted bottled versions. Here's what else you can expect.
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A number of conservative figures are calling for a boycott of Bud Light after the brand partnered with influencer and transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney.