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Gael Fashingbauer Cooper

location-pin Seattle, WA

School: University of St. Thomas

Expertise: product testing; food news; grocery shopping; restaurants; pop culture

Gael Fashingbauer Cooper

  • 25 years of journalism experience focused on food news and pop culture
  • Author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops?" and "The Totally Sweet '90s," named an Amazon best book of the month in 2011 and 2013, respectively
  • Books featured on NBC's "TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda," in The Washington Post and on NPR's "All Things Considered"
  • Writer for The Daily Meal, "TODAY," MSNBC, NBC and CNET

Experience

Gael has written about food and restaurants for 27 years. At Taste of Home, she dives into taste-testing unusual food products and sharing the latest in food trends and news. She's the co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops" and "The Totally Sweet '90s," which celebrate the nostalgic tastes and trends of the '70s, '80s and '90s. As a professional pop culture junkie, Gael has written about TV, movies and books of all kinds for CNET, NBC, MSNBC and "TODAY." If Marathon candy bars ever make a comeback, she'll be first in line.

Education

University of St. Thomas, bachelor's in journalism

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Articles & Recipes

Seltzer Water, Club Soda and Tonic Water bottles with red patterned background

Seltzer Water vs. Club Soda vs. Tonic Water: What’s the Difference?

It's easy to confuse these bubbly beverages. Here's what makes each one unique, and the best time to use each one.
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I Tried the New Sprite + Tea, and It’s About to Become the Drink of the Summer

Inspired by the 2023 viral TikTok recipe, Coke's new Sprite Tea is a seriously satisfying soda.
Cheerwine drink on blue patterned background

What Is ‘Cheerwine,’ and Why Do Southern People Love This Soda?

Cheerwine, y'all: It's a sip of southern charm. Despite its name, the bubbly drink is all soda—no alcohol.