Location
Louisville, Kentucky
School
University of Louisville
Expertise
Comfort foods, Health and wellness, Southern cuisine
- From Michelin-starred restaurants to local hole-in-the-wall joints, Meredith has traveled the country as a restaurant reviewer.
- An avid cook and baker, she spends time in the kitchen creating recipes to serve FODMAP, gluten-free, vegetarian, and special needs diets.
- Her love of food and cooking began at an early age, inspired by her time spent helping her grandparents around the family farms.
Experience
Meredith has spent over two decades as a professional writer and editor in the food, health, and wellness sectors. In 2001, Meredith began her professional food writing career at the international Italian food trade publication Pizza Today Magazine. Before becoming a writer, she put herself through college, working at numerous restaurants as a server, bartender, and cook. Throughout her career, she has been interviewed for television and radio on topics ranging from food waste to the landscape of food delivery post-9/11. Meredith has won multiple national awards in advertising for the health and wellness sector, including a Silver SIAA for Humana and a Gold Healthcare Marketing Award for St. John Health. As a writer for Tasting Table, she enjoys publishing coverage ranging from cooking tips to restaurant news and all things comfort food.
Education
Meredith has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Louisville.
Tasting Table’s editorial coverage hails from a veteran group of writers and editors with expertise in their respective fields in the food and drink, hospitality, and agriculture industries. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information and original recipes.
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Vitamix blenders are easily some of the best blenders you can buy, but they're also some of the most expensive. These are just as good, and save you some dough.
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Fast Food
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Time hasn't been kind to many fast food chains, and Burger King wants to erase some dark years with a major reset. Its improved Whopper seems like a good start.
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Costco
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When it comes to upgrading your kitchen appliances, Costco and Sam's Club are the best places to start — but which is cheaper? Here's what you should know.
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Fast Food
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Cheap burgers are one thing, but to find the most expensive fast food burgers out there, look no further than these chains.
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Stores And Chains
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Discover eight chocolate bars worth picking up at IKEA on your next trip, from creamy milk chocolate to unique Scandinavian-inspired flavors.
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Gardening
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If you want your tomatoes to be fruitful all summer long, then here is what you need to remember this July while tending your home produce.
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Costco
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For those with a strong craving for salt, head to Costco for any of these satisfying salty snacks offered by the warehouse chain.
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Fast Food
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Food prices may be up, but there are still $1 deals to be had in 2026 — these are the best new deals to keep in mind when you get a fast food craving.
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Shopping Tips
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New York strip is among the most prized cuts of steak, but you don't have to pay the toll to enjoy that road. Try some of these cuts for all the same enjoyment.
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Shopping Tips
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For beef lovers, one of the best ways to enjoy sustainable meat is to buy an entire cow. We break down the details and why this also saves money.
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News
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Aldi is a beacon of great items at great prices, and that's just as true for its summer snacks as all its other items. Take a look at some of our favorites.
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Trader Joe's
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Trader Joe's frozen aisles are packed with excellent appetizers, some of which can easily serve as a main considering their quality and portions.
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Trader Joe's
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Trader Joe's is the perfect place to find delicious, sometimes seasonal, treats. Here are my nine favorite hidden TJ's gems in 2026, so far.
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Costco
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If you plan on hosting a plethora of cookouts this summer, here are 14 different Costco products that will enhance your cheeseburger-grilling experience.
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Costco
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We all know and love Costco for its many excellent and affordable items, but it also carries plenty of vintage-inspired gear to stock your kitchen with.
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Shopping Tips
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Putting together a big barbecue for Independance Day is a huge undertaking. Take some of the stress off your shoulders by grabbing some of these sides.
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Design & Decor
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If you're wondering where the best place to store your abundance of kitchen towels is, look around you! Here are some simple ideas for better organization.
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Gardening
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Growing your own vegetable garden is easier than you think. Here are some fantastic seeds to help you develop your green thumb.
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Shopping Tips
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Not sure what to gift dad for Father's Day this year? We've got you covered with any one of these 10 gourmet craft beer sets.
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Costco
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It's always wise to have a sweet treat ready at all times. Head to Costco and stock up on these sweets that are inexpensive and tasty.
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Shopping Tips
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Let's be honest here, cooking dinner every weeknight can get exhausting. These easy to prepare meals are delicious and, most importantly, affordable.
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Stores And Chains
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You may not be able to make a steak as good as Texas Roadhouse at home, but with it's store-bought steak sauce, it doesn't really matter too much.
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Costco
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Costco offers a slate of frozen appetizers like meatballs, spring rolls, and breakfast egg bites that keep shoppers coming back for more.
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News
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The first barbecue of the season is always the most exciting, but also the most stressful. Make things easier on yourself by shopping at Dollar Tree.
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Costco
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When you match up Costco vs Sam's Club, which is cheaper when it comes to ordering household essentials for delivery? We put them to the test to find out.
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Restaurants
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People love Andrew Zimmern for his frank opinions, but he can ruffle some feathers at times. Still, he's not holding back on his thoughts on Yelp.
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Shopping Tips
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There are many common cuts of beef, but this one flies under the radar, often for the experience needed to acquire it properly. Here's how you can find it.
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