Deirdre Mundorf
School
University Of Arizona
University Of Maryland
Expertise
Restaurants, Baking, Cookware
- When she's not writing or chasing after her two young daughters, Deirdre enjoys experimenting with new recipes, particularly desserts.
- Deirdre has been a Pampered Chef consultant for nearly 20 years and enjoys sharing quality kitchen products and delicious recipe ideas with others.
- When she was a teacher, Deirdre's co-workers looked forward to her baking birthday treats or bringing in her signature strawberry cream trifle for staff breakfasts.
Experience
Deirdre has been a freelance writer since early 2019. Before having children, Deirdre was an elementary school teacher for 11 years. After she left the teaching profession to stay home with her first child, Deirdre discovered her passion for writing through exploring different work-from-home opportunities. Since that time, Deirdre's work has been featured in a variety of publications in addition to Daily Meal, including BobVila.com, U.S. News & World Report, DiscoverMagazine.com, and House Digest. During her time as a freelance writer, she has written about an extensive range of topics, including health, home and family, cooking, investing, pet care, product reviews, education, how-tos, and more.
Education
Deirdre has dual bachelor's degrees in Elementary Education and Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park.
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Stories By Deirdre Mundorf
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Restaurants
By Deirdre Mundorf
Got a reservation for dinner? From silverware usage to decoy wines, you'll want to read our guide before you visit that fine-dining restaurant.
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Grocery
By Deirdre Mundorf
Looking to upgrade your morning smoothie? Want more veggies? These are the 11 interesting vegetables you should be adding to your daily smoothie.
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Kitchen
By Deirdre Mundorf
Your trusty waffle maker can do a lot more than just waffles. From fried rice to cookies, here are 12 dishes you can make in your waffle maker.
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Grocery
By Deirdre Mundorf
From adding milk or fruit to understanding how to cook different types of oats, these are the 10 tips you need to know when cooking oatmeal.
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Restaurants
By Deirdre Mundorf
Going out to eat, but you don't want to leave your pet behind? Here are 11 etiquette rules to keep in mind when bringing pets to a restaurant.
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Kitchen
By Deirdre Mundorf
Getting ready to try out that new recipe? For a smooth cooking experience, here are 12 mistakes you should avoid making when reading a recipe.
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Kitchen
By Deirdre Mundorf
Craving pasta salad? Want to make the best? From spices to choosing pasta shapes, here are mistakes everyone makes when cooking pasta salad.
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Restaurants
By Deirdre Mundorf
Planning a social get-together at a restaurant? For the best experiences, here are 10 rules you shouldn't break when dining with a big group.
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Grocery
By Deirdre Mundorf
From hidden stuffed animals to the bells to the samples to sustainability, these are the secrets about Trader Joe's you'll wish you knew sooner.