Meghan De Maria

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Meghan De Maria is a senior editor at Eat This, Not That!, specializing in food and restaurant coverage. Her areas of expertise include menu changes at national chains and “best in every state” guides.

Articles by Meghan De Maria

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What a McDonald's Big Mac Cost When You Were Born

The burger's price history through decades reveals a steep inflation curve.

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18 Delicious Discontinued McDonald's Menu Items

These McD's foods may be gone, but they'll never be forgotten.

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12 Delicious Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers

Put that turkey and cranberry sauce to good use.

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11 Things You'll Never See at Costco Again

These products are gone, but not forgotten.

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McDonald's Secret Menu Items You Should Try

You won't see a McBrunch Burger on the menu, but here's how to get it.

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17 Discontinued Fast-Food Desserts We Miss

RIP McDonald's Cinnamon Melts.

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16 New Twists on Old-Fashioned Dinner Recipes

Try these lighter versions of classic dishes like creamed corn and homemade mac and cheese.

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13 Bizarre Fast-Food Copycat Restaurants

These near-replicas of chains like McDonald's and Burger King will make you do a double take.

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The Discontinued Chips We Miss the Most

You can't say Lay's isn't inventive with these wacky flavors.

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15 Retro Summer Foods to Try ASAP

We think these classics deserve a comeback.

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The Most Popular Mother's Day Brunch Food

Google Trends data doesn't lie! Do you agree with your state's choice?

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These Are the Best Fast-Food Chicken Nuggets

Nope, the winner wasn't McDonald's.

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The Most Popular Easter Food in Every State

From Peeps to hard-boiled eggs, here's what every state is searching for at Eastertime.

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The Best Southern Dessert Recipes

If you're looking for some delicious new recipes, we have you covered.

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30 Secrets About Coca-Cola You Never Knew

The iconic brand is way more than just the best-selling drink.

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Menu Items You Shouldn't Order at McDonald's

Some machines aren't cleaned as often as you'd hope.

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20 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes

Some of them don't even need the oven!

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The Best Pie in Every State

From key lime to classic apple, there's a pie for every dessert lover on this list.

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5 Discontinued Juices You'll Never See Again

Did your school have a Fruitopia vending machine?

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7 Discontinued Halloween Candies We Miss

There were so many candy corn-flavored treats at one point!

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The Most Popular Candy When You Were Born

How many of these were in your lunchbox back in the day?

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The Most Popular Cereal When You Were Born

In the '70s and '80s, cartoon-inspired cereals reigned supreme.

I Tasted 5 Bottled Cold Brews & This Is the Best

I Tasted 5 Bottled Cold Brews & This Is the Best

I tried five bottled cold brew options to find the very best-tasting one.

We Tasted 9 Frozen Waffles & These Are the Best

This Is the Best Frozen Waffle Brand

Here are the ones we loved—and the ones we'd leave in the freezer.

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The 15 Best Costco Snacks

There's something for every palate, we promise.

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Discontinued Fast-Food Sides Fans Want Back

How badly do you miss these?

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The Best & Worst Produce at Costco

It's not a deal if you won't use the food before it expires.

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What to Buy at the Costco Deli

Yes, the rotisserie chicken is a favorite, but these are just as good of a deal and require no cooking!

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16 Walmart Facts You Didn't Know

Did you know Walmart and Sam's Club have the same founder?

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15 Crazy Facts About McDonald's Fries

They're the most popular menu item for a reason.

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