Carolyn Menyes
Expertise
Recipes, Ingredients, International Cuisine
- In one article, Carolyn explained what makes Detroit-style pizza so special.
- If you've ever been curious about what members of the Royal Family eat, you'll probably enjoy Carolyn's piece on Princess Diana's last meal.
- For those eager for free food, Carolyn made a list of 33 restaurants that say happy birthday with complimentary treats.
Experience
While a student at Ohio University, Carolyn held many positions at All Campus Radio Network, working as a staff writer, interviews and reviews editor, and managing editor, to name only a few. After graduation, she became staff writer at Music Times Network, where she eventually became an associate editor. In 2016, she became an editor at Daily Meal, where she contributed for several years.
Education
Carolyn graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 2013.
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Stories By Carolyn Menyes
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Over the past few years, Detroit style pizza has taken hold of the nation's pizza subconscious. Here's what you need to know.
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When going to the grocery store, you buy unrefrigerated mayonnaise off the shelf. So do you need to store it in your fridge at home? Or is the pantry fine?
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How do you make chicken wings in an air fryer? The recipe is surprisingly easy and requires just a few basic ingredients, including chicken and garlic powder.
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Most grocery store turkeys come with a handy little plastic pop-up timer that springs to life when your bird is done roasting. But should you trust it?
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Before Princess Diana died along with boyfriend Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris, what was her final meal?
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While one should always be grateful for a wicker basket full of treats, it must be acknowledged that not all Easter candy is created equal.
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The treat you loved most as a child very well could depend on the most popular candy that debuted the year you were born, so we tracked all those sweets down.
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12 Totally Magical Ways to Celebrate a Birthday at Disney World Slideshow
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Though all pies share the basic elements of crust and a filling, they could not be more different ... and neither could the people who eat them.
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Whether or not people want to admit it, there are no ifs, ands or buts about it: Fast food is delicious. But you don't have…
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Super Bowl Sunday, or any game day for that matter, is all about one thing: food. Honestly, we can take or leave all of that…
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There's no denying that McDonald's Egg McMuffin is one of the most famous fast food menu items of all time. The simple combination of egg,…
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One stroll through a mid-August farmers market and you'll find piles of peppers, overflowing milk crates of summer squash and flats of tomatoes that seem to…
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Looking for Super Bowl food ideas? Well, you need chicken wings. That's just a fact. Nachos are fine and good, and of course we need…
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You may think you know how to make grilled cheese, and in some ways, yeah, you do. Take a couple slices of white bread, toss…
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There are many reasons to eat less meat: your health, your budget, the environment, to name a few. Whatever your reason for changing up your…
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Ready or not, the holiday season is here in full force — even if it's celebrated over Zoom this year instead of in person. We…
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December is officially baking season, and few things are better than sharing cookies, cakes, pies and breads with loved ones. This year, however, the COVID-19…
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If you're cooking your first Thanksgiving or are just a bit rusty because it's been a year since you last roasted a turkey, it's likely…
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Whipping up an entire Thanksgiving dinner feels like an insurmountable task at times, especially if you're not used to cooking a massive feast. Fortunately, you…
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There are a few things that are essential to most Thanksgiving tables. A turkey, for one, and loved ones, for another. Beyond that, the food…
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Perhaps more than any other season, fall is associated with the harvest. Farmers markets, grocery stores and gardens simply overflow with hearty winter squash, sweeter-than-heaven…
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Sure, the season may officially be called autumn, but the months of September, October, November and December may as well be called soup season in…
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For a lot of football fans, game day doesn't begin at kickoff; it actually starts hours and hours beforehand at the tailgate. Yes, you need…
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Knowing what to cook for dinner on a busy weeknight is an eternal struggle. You need to make something quick, easy, affordable, filling and delicious.…
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When you have a hankering for pork and need a quick and easy weeknight dinner, odds are you head to the grocery store and pick…
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If you're on your own for the first time and don't have much experience in the kitchen, learning how to cook for yourself can feel…
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It may still feel like we're in the middle of summer, with temperatures in the 80s, tomatoes at a peak level of ripeness and kids…
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When your kids get home from school, your mind may be focused on what homework they have, but their mind is on one thing: food.…
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Pork is a seriously underrated protein, often relegated behind chicken and beef as the third option. But pork is just as delicious — if not…
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Corn on the cob is definitely among the best summertime produce. It's crisp, it's sweet and it's plain fun to eat. Whether you like it…
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We're going to let you in on a little secret: burgers don't need to be made out of ground meat. It's true! Of course, we're…
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There's no way around it — crab legs are a luxurious food. But you don't need to go to a fancy brunch buffet or high-end…
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At this point in the summer, it's likely you've done your fair share of grilling. You've made ribs, steaks, chicken, sausages and hot dogs. Beyond…