Eva Merrill - The Daily Meal

Location

New York, New York

School

University Of Utah

Expertise

Vegetarian & Vegan Recipes, Gourmet Restaurants, Wine

Through her work as a journalist, Eva has been able to cover food festivals, Broadway opening nights, red carpets, and other major industry events.
Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a professional musical theatre actress, which allowed her to sample food all over the United States while on the road.
Whether covering healthy vegan recipes or educating readers on global dishes, her writing is driven by a desire to connect her audience with the stories behind every dish.

Experience

Eva caught the writing bug when she served as an editor of her high school's newspaper, which she helped lead to win Best in Show at the National Journalism Education Convention. Growing up in the Rogue Valley wine country, she cultivated a pallet for gourmet flavors at a young age. Since moving to New York City, her love for international cuisine has continued to blossom. Eva's writing career has allowed her to cover food, travel, entertainment, and theme park stories for online publications, including InsidetheMagic, DisneyDining, and InsiderCelebrity.

Education

Eva has a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Utah.

The Daily Meal Editorial Policies

The Daily Meal’s content comes from an authoritative editorial staff that is dedicated to current and comprehensive coverage. With an aim to provide only informative and engaging content, our writers, editors, and experts take care to craft clear and concise copy on all things food-related, from news in the food service industry to in-depth explainers about what’s found in readers’ refrigerators, original recipes from experienced chefs, and more.

Our team also regularly reviews and updates articles as necessary to ensure they are accurate. For more information on our editorial process, view our full policies page.

Stories By Eva Merrill

Grocery

Grocery By Eva Merrill

10 Incredibly Expensive Costco Grocery Items (Are They Worth It?)

While most shoppers have Costco memberships to save money, Costco does carry luxury items (we're talking hundreds of dollars). But are they worth it?
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Facts

Facts By Eva Merrill

8 Recalls That Will Haunt Chain Restaurants Forever

Food recalls aren't uncommon, and the reasons behind them can have serious health effects. Here are a few which seriously impacted chain restaurants.
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Kitchen

Kitchen By Eva Merrill

9 Fruits That Taste Even Better If You Air Fry Them

Whether you want to snack on dried strawberry chips or enjoy a blueberry crisp, the air fryer can be your best friend when it comes to cooking fruit.
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Grocery

Grocery By Eva Merrill

9 Dollar Tree Food Deals That Put Walmart To Shame

Although Walmart has a reputation for affordable goods, you can get an array of pantry staples at Dollar Tree for a far better price than at Walmart.
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Grocery

Grocery By Eva Merrill

10 Of The Worst Costco Kirkland Foods, According To Reddit

Sure, most of Costco’s store-brand products are popular, but there are some that customers just can’t get behind. These are the ones they say to skip and why.
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Grocery

Grocery By Eva Merrill

Buy These Trader Joe's Store-Brand Groceries Now Because They Might Go Up In Price

With food prices predicted to increase, you can expect to see that reflected at Trader Joe's. These are the TJ's products to buy before they go up in price.
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Grocery

Grocery By Eva Merrill

7 Of The Unhealthiest Store-Bought Canned Tunas

Canned tuna is a quick and easy option for a protein-packed meal, but some aren't as healthy as you probably think. Read this before shopping for tuna.
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Kitchen

Kitchen By Eva Merrill

The Rise, Fall, And Resurgence Of Snapple Elements

Snapple entered new territory when it launched Elements. After rising to popularity, it disappeared from shelves, only to become trendy again. But how?
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Grocery

Grocery By Eva Merrill

4 Snack Food Flavors That Belong In Ice Cream And 4 That Don't, According To Customer Reviews

Mac and cheese? Chips? You might be surprised by some of the flavor combinations that have been mixed into ice cream. Some look delish. Others? Not so much.
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