School
George Mason University
Expertise
Sourdough Science, Bread Baking, Dessert Baking
- In 2018, Emily made her first loaf of sourdough bread, which sparked what would soon become an avid bread obsession.
- Emily got heavily involved in the baking industry in 2023, and since then has become proficient in baking a variety of breads, desserts, and pastries.
- She launched her own microbakery, joybread, in 2024 out of her home in Portland, Oregon.
Experience
Prior to writing for Tasting Table, Emily has turned her childhood hobby of baking into a way of life. She enjoys her part-time job at a local bakery in Portland, Oregon, and bakes as often as she can purely for fun. Though she's most passionate about sourdough bread, she can be found constantly baking a variety of breads and loves hosting brunch with homemade bagels or tea time with homemade soft pretzels. Emily is also particularly passionate about experimenting with unique ways of flavoring and coloring sourdough loaves. Her current favorite bakes are her blue butterfly pea flower loaves and her chocolate red velvet loaves.
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Starbucks has yet again unveiled a new drink lineup, but are any of those bevvys worth sipping? We tried four new menu items to find out.
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Bacardí is one of the most popular brands in the rum space. We sipped nine of its rums neat in order to rank them from worst to best.
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Healthy Eating
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Getting more protein doesn't have to mean giving up a great frozen dessert. These standout pints prove you really can have both without sacrificing flavor.
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Cool off with Jeni's new trio of summer flavors, released on July 2. One of them was so unique and delightful that it blew us away.
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We dive into everything you need to know about Buffalo Trace George T. Stagg bourbon, from its history to what the 2025 release tastes like.
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From salads to breakfast biscuits, we tried every chicken option from Wendy's to figure out once and for all which one has the best flavor.
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If you're planning to take the store-bought route with your the filling for your lemon pie, you'll want to check out how we ranked these seven options.
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Trader Joe's
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If you're craving takeout, one grocery store chain has you covered. We think these frozen meals from Trader Joe's are even better than takeout.
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Coffee and Tea
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Aside from having a reliable cold brew system, you'll need the right coffee beans for the best results, including these seven highly-recommended varieties.
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Espresso martini mixes are easy to use, but which one is the best? We sampled 11 products and ranked them based on their sweetness and overall flavor.
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America is turning 250 years old this July Fourth, and a ton of food and drink brands are eager to celebrate the occasion with limited-edition treats.
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We tested out three options from Hennessy's new line of ready-to-serve cocktails to see how they stack up. If you like Cognac, read our insights here.
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Svedka's new Vodka Water line is the latest entry in the growing ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage space. Here's our verdict on the line and its four flavors.
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Shopping Tips
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After trying close to a dozen different varieties of Ghirardelli brownie mix, here's how I ranked each of them, from least to most impressive.
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Guy Fieri has eaten at many Florida restaurants. Here are some of the best spots he's visited and where customers say the food is still top-notch.
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Just in time for summer and a certain semiquincentennial, Seagram's has released a limited-run Apple Pie Whiskey. I gave it a try, and here's what I think.
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Can a frozen Hungry-Man dinner really fill you up, and which offering has the best flavor and execution? We tried eight options to find an answer.
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Here are the six tequilas that stand out as the best new releases of 2026 so far, and why you should be checking them out, as recommended by industry experts.
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Let's dive into the story behind one of British Columbia's first craft gins to find out what makes a bottle of Empress 1908 Original Gin so special.
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We found a mix of scrumptious and questionable items that Walmart no longer carries on its shelves. Either way, we won't likely be able to buy them again.
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If you love Popeyes' biscuits, you'll be happy to know you can now make them at home with a mix. We tried its two flavors to see if they were worth buying.
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What's your favorite brand of frozen pizza? We love Red Baron, but not necessarily every one of their pies. We tried 15 to see which are worth the bake.
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Baking Tips
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We've spoken to an expert pastry chef, who has shared these insights on making great pies that can help make you the star of your summer cookout.
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Casual Dining
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Red Robin is known for its burgers, but it has some pretty tasty appetizers too. We tasted some of its apps and ranked them from worst to best.
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Smirnoff Ice has dropped its new Icy Island variety pack, four flavors meant to induce summer. Only a few of them took off during out taste test.
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You can't beat the price of Trader Joe's orzo, but can another brand beat the taste or texture? We tried seven name brand orzos against TJ's to find out.
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BBQ sauce is a must for any summertime cookout, but what bottled stuff is worth buying? We tried 18 grocery store BBQ sauce brands and ranked them.
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