Meghan De Maria
School
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill,
Expertise
Fast Food Menus, Cooking Hacks, Intuitive Eating
- She was a founding member of Refinery29's 67% project and is committed to food and body neutrality.
- In her spare time, Meghan runs a local community called Plus Raleigh, connecting people in the NC Triangle and promoting body acceptance.
- From reviewing fast-food desserts to ranking all of LaCroix's seltzer flavors, Meghan's food coverage leaves no stone unturned.
Experience
Meghan has over a decade's experience in the digital media sphere. After years of covering entertainment and lifestyle topics, Meghan became a full-time food editor in 2019. With writing and editing experience at Taste of Home, Bustle, Popsugar, and more, she's built an extensive portfolio and list of connections. She joined Static Media in 2020, writing and editing for Nicki Swift, The List, and Mashed before landing at Daily Meal. Before joining Daily Meal and Mashed, she was a senior editor at Eat This, Not That! for two years.
Education
Meghan has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Stories By Meghan De Maria
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On Feb. 6, 2021, Elon Musk shared a rare photo of himself holding his and Grimes' baby boy, X Æ A-XII.
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Kevin and Sophie's marriage didn't stand the test of time on This Is Us, but in real life, Alexandra Breckenridge is happily married.
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After speculation that 'Southern Charm' star Madison LeCroy was involved with Alex Rodriguez, the reality TV star spoke up about the rumors.
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In February 2021, T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne came out as gay. We share the details of his announcement here.
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The Weeknd is an A-lister, but do you know how much the singer is worth? If his payday from 'Starboy' is any indication, he is doing very well for himself.
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In Eric Church's song "Bad Mother Trucker," the artist takes country music stereotypes and flips them on their head.
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When The Weeknd and Selena Gomez started dating in January 2017, fans became invested in the two singers' relationship. So, what happened exactly?
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While shouting at the TV from your couch is a Super Bowl tradition, fans who don't have cable don't need to worry. Here's how to watch the 2021 Super Bowl.
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Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's move to Washington, D.C. was not cheap — and neither is the 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home where the family lived.
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Quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes are both headed to the Super Bowl on Feb. 7, 2021, so some fans want to know: Who has more money? Let's take a look.
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Oscar- and Emmy-winner Cloris Leachman has died. Juliet Green, the actor's manager, confirmed the news in a statement to Variety on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.
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Get to know up-and-coming actor Zion Moreno, who is starring in the 'Gossip Girl' reboot as Luna La, including her other professional endeavors.
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Joe Amabile, a.k.a. "Grocery Store Joe," didn't make it very far on The Bachelorette, but he's since become a fan-favorite member of Bachelor Nation.
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The Gossip Girl reboot is Evan Mock's first IMDb credit, but the pink-haired star is far from unknown. Mock is a model and a skateboarder used to the spotlight.
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John Legend has marked plenty of milestones in his storied career. On Jan. 20, 2021, Legend made history once again, this time marking a symbolic milestone
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Tom Hanks' appearance at President Joe Biden's 'Celebrating America' event has people talking — here's what's going on.
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President Joe Biden became the second Catholic president, and he marked his inauguration day in a fitting way.
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Ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20, 2021, Amy Klobuchar opened up about what viewers might not have seen while watching on television.
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Among the Gossip Girl reboot' new crop of younger stars, Tavi Gevinson is the most recognizable name of the bunch. She will play Kate Keller.
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Fans are sure to recognize one actor from the Gossip Girl reboot: Eli Brown, who played cello prodigy Dylan Walker on Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists.
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Phil Spector, a convicted murderer and music producer, died on Jan. 16, 2021. Here's what we know.
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Gemma Chan is most definitely a celebrity. But in some ways, the Eternals actor doesn't feel like an A-lister.
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'2 Broke Girls' was canceled in 2017 for a few different reasons that all make sense. Find out why the show went off the air and why it might be a good thing.
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Teen Mom star Amber Portwood took out a restraining order against her ex Andrew Glennon. Find out the truth behind the drama when you click here.
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On Netflix's The Chef Show, chef Roy Choi and director Jon Favreau travel the globe, highlighting different types of cuisine. But how did Choi and Favreau meet?
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Zach Braff gets confused for another TV star. Despite their differences in hair color, Braff and Dax Shepard look pretty similar — and the actors know it, too.
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She's Canadian. She's a professional photographer. And she wore the same dress as another woman on the first night. Yep, that's Alana Milne from The Bachelor.