Madalyn Mackarey
School
The University Of The Arts
Expertise
Food Travel, Restaurant Recommendations, Cheese/Charcuterie
- Within the past year, Madalyn traveled and ate her way through 10+ countries while backpacking solo and working on a cruise ship, discovering that the best bites were often the most budget-friendly and off the beaten path.
- Madalyn took a deep dive into the world of charcuterie after her time as a food tour guide taking guests to local markets and cheesemongers was cut short due to the pandemic. She is now happily responsible for creating beautiful, delectable boards for every dinner party and family gathering. (Her go-to cheese is an aged Havarti).
- After living in Philadelphia for five years, Madalyn definitely knows where to find the best Philly cheesesteak. She'll tell you her answer only if you promise to try her other recommendations from the city's underrated foodie scene.
Experience
Originally from South Florida, Madalyn began working as a freelance content writer while living and studying in Philadelphia, writing for numerous brands with search engine marketing company The Hoth. Over the years, she's covered topics ranging from food and travel to lifestyle and the home. Her passion for food originates from an extended family of home cooks and experience working as a hostess and food tour guide in the restaurant scene. She is currently based in NYC, voraciously exploring this food mecca of a city while cooking up news stories for The Daily Meal.
Education
Madalyn holds a B.F.A. in musical theatre from the University of the Arts.
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Stories By Madalyn Mackarey
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You can't beat a perfectly fried egg first thing in the morning. Or any time of day, really. This little trick helps fried eggs take on a whole lot of flavor.
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Taylor Swift is always looking to innovate in her music, so it only makes sense that her go-to cocktail is an updated, innovative take on a classic gin drink.
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Whether you grabbed a bottle or whipped up your own, sometimes BBQ sauce is missing something. Here's a secret ingredient to up the flavor.
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If top shelf liquor isn't in your price range but you want to make memorable cocktails, fear not. There are other ways to bring your mixology A game.
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If you think tofu is bland and flavorless, you're doing it wrong. For a glimpse at the versatile world of tofu, here are our best recipes to get you started.
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Soup can bring a blast of flavors ranging from sweet to savory. But don't forget about the fifth taste! Try this secret ingredient to add umami to your soups.
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If you're a fan of slow cooking but find beans turn to mush in your casserole or stew, there's a little-known variety that holds its texture in longer simmers.
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Don't ruin a well-thought-out salad by mindlessly pouring dressing over the top. There's a way to do it properly so that your crisp leaves stay that way.
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A little crunch on roast vegetables takes them up a notch. But don't leave it to chance. All you need is to add this one ingredient you probably already have.
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Sommelier Gabriel Corbett has shared a few specific recommendations with Daily Meal on how to select a great wine to pair with a dynamic dish like green curry.
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When you're making gyoza at home, starting with the proper wrapper is of the utmost importance. Choose the wrong kind and all your hard work could go to waste.
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If you're making soup at home, don't forget this important step to serve the most aesthetically pleasing and delicious dish to friends and family.
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When you're in the mood to skillfully scorch some lettuce, you can't just grab any old mixed greens. Here's why romaine is the best choice for charring.
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Haver you ever wondered if it's better to use canned or frozen peaches for cobbler? We don't like to pick favorites but there is a clear winner.
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There's more than one reason to celebrate this 4/20, because Dunkin' is giving away free cold brews to rewards members. Here's what you need to know.
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Both are packed with probiotics and can be added to smoothies, but what actually sets kefir apart from your morning bowl of yogurt and berries?
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If you want to have more control over how sweet or spicy your jalapeno jelly is, there's a very simple thing you can do while preparing the treat from your end.
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Most everyone in America seems to love Trader Joe's, but which state lays claim to having the most stores of the beloved grocery chain?
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Ditch the nachos and seven-layer dips to try the delicious street foods that they eat at the biggest Cinco de Mayo celebration in Mexico. You won't regret it.
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Rice noodles seem so simple to cook. After all, you just add water. But it can so easily go wrong if you don't take this one simple step to stop them clumping.
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There are so many olives to enjoy, it's tempting to grab a jar of every kind -- and then have a lot of leftover olives. How to keep them fresh? Freeze them.
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If you want to stock a stellar home bar, it pays to take some advice. Daily Meal reached out to ask an expert, and here's his recommendations.
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For unforgettably moist and tender cornbread, follow Alton Brown's lead and turn to an ingredient that's hiding in plain sight: creamed corn.
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Don't waste money on ginger that's already past its prime. There are a few surefire ways to tell if ginger has been on the shelf for way too long.
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If you want to spice up your life (literally) by whipping up some homemade hot honey, there are certain ingredients you should be on the lookout for.
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What makes a restaurant-quality salad different from the ones you make at home? As You Are chef Camille Becerra says it all comes down to the texture.
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It can be easy to overcook the eggs in a shakshuka. But chef J. Kenji López has a tip to keep the yolks runny while ensuring the whites are cooked through.