Meredith Cooper - Tasting Table

Location

Totowa, NJ

School

William Paterson University Of New Jersey

Expertise

Health Conditions, Food's Impact On Health, Celebrity-related Health Topics

One of Meredith's favorite interviews was with Emmy-award winning voice actor Rob Paulsen who spoke with her about his surviving throat cancer.
Meredith is a member of the National Communication Association's honor society, Lambda Pi Eta.
As her family and friends would tell you, when health topics come up in conversation, she usually says, "Oh, I wrote an article about that."

Experience

Meredith's career in both print and online media spans more than 20 years. Besides helping to develop (as well as writing Health & Wellness articles for) The Physicians Outlook magazine supplement, she was also the Editor-In-Chief of two print and online publications: OutlooK-12 magazine and The Hispanic Outlook on Education magazine. She joined Static Media's Health Digest in 2021 as a feature writer and has also been a feature writer for Mashed and Tasting Table, as well as a recipe ghost writer for Health Digest and Mashed.

Education

Meredith has a bachelor's degree in Communications (and graduated Summa Cum Laude) and a master's degree in English/Writing from William Paterson University.

Tasting Table Editorial Policies

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.

We strive to publish knowledgeable, engaging articles to give readers the information they're looking for, whether that is the news of the day; cooking tips, tricks, and trends; or reviews and recommendations. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our team is constantly reviewing and updating articles as necessary. Click here for more information on our editorial process.

Stories By Meredith Cooper

Cook

Cook By Meredith Cooper

Mistakes People Make When Cooking Ramen

Ramen appears super easy to make, right? Boil some water and throw it in. But there are mistakes to avoid to make your ramen the best it can be. Read on.
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Drink

Drink By Meredith Cooper

What The Different Colored Starbucks Aprons Mean

Starbucks' employees boast a variety of aprons - but do you know what they all stand for? Read on to see what the different-colored Starbucks aprons mean.
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Food Facts

Food Facts By Meredith Cooper

12 Types Of Pears And What Makes Them Unique

Eaten by themselves, tossed in a salad, or baked, pears are delicious. Curious about all the different types? Read on to learn about it all.
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Cook

Cook By Meredith Cooper

What Makes Restaurant Burgers Taste Different From Homemade Burgers?

A few things make restaurant burgers taste different from homemade burgers, but they're not anything you can't replicate in your own kitchen.
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Cook

Cook By Meredith Cooper

The Absolute Best Sour Cream Substitutes

You might want to try experimenting with the following ingredients and see which ones are your favorite go-tos for when sour cream isn't on the menu.
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Cook

Cook By Meredith Cooper

The Biggest Mistakes You're Making With Your Dishwasher

Though the dishwasher is fairly simple to use, there are some important tips to note. Read on to learn the biggest mistakes you're making with your dishwasher.
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Fast Food

Fast Food By Meredith Cooper

20 Keto-Friendly Fast Food Options That Won't Ruin Your Diet

If you're on the keto diet, it's indeed possible to still eat out at fast-food restaurants. In fact, fast-food chains today are more keto-friendly than ever.
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Healthy Eating

Healthy Eating By Meredith Cooper

11 Healthy Bread Brands You Can Find In Any Grocery Store

There are certain brands in your local supermarket's bread aisle that stand out for their healthy product options. Here are some you should look out for.
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Baking Tips

Baking Tips By Meredith Cooper

10 Best Molasses Substitutes To Use Instead

If you forgot to buy molasses, we're here to help. These molasses substitutes will work great in most contexts, and they'll add a new spin to familiar recipes.
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