Megan Hageman

Title: Contributor

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Education: The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

Expertise: Grocery and Restaurant Coverage, Food and Product Reviews

Experience:

Megan Hageman is a staff writer with 5 years of media and journalism experience under her belt. Her work has taken her from interviewing Ohio business owners as a local reporter to covering Santa Barbara weddings to crafting website content for cannabis companies. For the past two years, she has also written extensively within the grocery and restaurant space conducting food reviews and delving into all things cuisine. In addition to Eat This, Not That!, her work has additionally been published by Best Life, Tasting Table, and more.

Articles by Megan Hageman

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I Tasted 7 Chocolate Ice Creams

Prepare your taste buds for a serving of creamy and rich indulgence.

6 New Frozen Desserts Everyone Is Buying Right Now for Summer

6 New Frozen Desserts Everyone Is Buying

Grocery store freezers are teeming with new spring and summer-themed novelties.

5 Sauces Reddit Says Make Any Meal Taste Way Better

5 Sauces That Instantly Upgrade Any Meal

These 5 bold, flavorful sauces are earning rave reviews for transforming any meal in seconds.

Costco Hidden Gems

8 Hidden Costco Gems You Shouldn’t Miss

From coffee to frozen foods to chips, there’s something new to love in every aisle this May.

Chicken Nuggets

6 Frozen Chicken Nuggets Ranked

I tried 6 frozen nugget brands to find the best taste, crunch, and value in the freezer aisle.

fast food breakfast sandwich

8 Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches Ranked

I ranked 8 fast-food breakfast sandwiches and one stood out as a sweet and savory revelation

Plate with fried Japanese gyoza and bowl of soy sauce on white background

7 Best Costco Frozen Appetizers Now

From gyoza to giant pretzels, these frozen Costco apps are flying off the shelves.

I Tried 8 Store-Bought Vanilla Ice Creams and Ranked Them From Worst to Best

I Tried 8 Store-Bought Vanilla Ice Creams

From Häagen-Dazs to Tillamook, here’s how 8 top vanilla ice creams stacked up in a taste test.

Juicy ribs barbecue close-up. Shallow depth of field.

I Tried 5 Bottled BBQ Sauces and Ranked Them

Sticky, sweet, spicy, and smoky—this BBQ sauce beat out the rest in our taste test.

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I Tried 5 Frozen Pepperoni Pizzas and One Won

Celebrity pies, sourdough crusts, and rising doughs go head-to-head in this taste test.

Mac and Cheese

I Tried 6 Boxed Mac and Cheeses

I compared Kraft, Annie’s, Cheetos, and more to find the best bowl of all.

The 7 Most Addictive Fast-Food Items Ever, According to Science

The 7 Most Addictive Fast-Food Items Ever According to Science

These fast foods trigger your brain's reward system and keep you craving more.

8 Groceries You’re Paying Way Too Much For Right Now

8 Groceries You’re Paying Way Too Much For

Even before tariffs hit, shoppers are calling out shocking prices on everyday items.

The #1 Unhealthiest Menu Item at Olive Garden, McDonald’s & More

The #1 Unhealthiest Menu Item at Major Chains

These dishes pack shocking amounts of fat, sodium, and calories.

Burger Bomb

15 Burgers Ranked From Worst to Best

Some burgers are surprisingly healthy—others pack over 1,700 calories.

5 Fast-Food Chains Dietitians Avoid at All Costs

5 Fast-Food Chains Dietitians Say to Avoid for Your Health

Experts warn these chains serve high-fat, high-sodium meals with few healthy options.

10 Popular Fast-Food Items Leaving Menus Soon

10 Popular Fast-Food Items Leaving Menus Soon

From Shamrock Shakes to fish sandwiches, these fan-favorite items won’t last.

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The #1 Unhealthiest Fast-Food Order

Some of the most calorie-rich, least nutritious picks may surprise you.

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4 Restaurant Chains With the Best Free Rolls

These are the chains that are on a roll with their complimentary bread offering.

club sandwich

I Tried the Club Sandwich and Found the Best

A taste test of club sandwiches at Cheesecake Factory, Mimi’s Cafe, First Watch, and BJ’s Brewhouse.

grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato

The Best Grilled Chicken Sandwich at Chains

Which fast-food grilled chicken sandwich is the juiciest and tastiest?

fried chicken sandwich

I Tried 6 Fast-Food Chicken Sandwiches

From Wendy’s to Popeyes, I put six major fast-food chicken sandwiches to the test.

Florida - June 24, 2024: A wide assortment of potato chips and snacks from Frito-Lay displayed on shelves in a supermarket aisle, showcasing different flavors and brands.

12 Snack Brands That Use the Best Ingredients

These snack brands use the best ingredients for healthier, tastier options you can feel good about.

close-up of soft pretzels baked in the form of knot and sprinkled with salt on black plate on dark wooden table with cheese sauce, horizontal view from above

I Tried 5 Popular Soft Pretzels & Found the Best

From nuggets to classic twists, only one soft pretzel stood out as the clear winner.

15 Worst Soda Brands to Stay Away From Right Now

15 Worst Soda Brands to Stay Away From

These popular sodas are loaded with harmful ingredients and shocking amounts of sugar.

mozzarella sticks

I Tried Mozzarella Sticks From 6 Chains & The Best Was Crispy and Gooey

The winning cheese sticks delivered the ultimate crunch and ooey-gooey center.

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8 Grocery Chains With the Best Produce

These supermarkets take fresh fruits and vegetables to the next level with quality and variety.

Cheddar Biscuit Box Mixes

I Ranked 5 Cheddar Biscuit Mixes & One Blew the Rest Away

Will Red Lobster crumble under pressure or maintain its title as the cheesy biscuit champ?

cinnamon bun

I Tried 5 Chain Restaurant Cinnamon Rolls

The ultimate cinnamon roll taste test crowned this bakery chain as the clear winner.

Chili's Triple Dipper

I Tried Chili’s Viral Triple Dipper

You’ve seen the mozzarella cheese pull on TikTok. Now we’re sampling the Dipper for ourselves.

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