Eva Merrill
Location
New York, New York
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.
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Stories By Eva Merrill
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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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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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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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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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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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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.