Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
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
Mr. Pibb Is Back—Here’s Where You Can Get the Classic ’70s Soda
It's not a cola and it's not a root beer. And if you remember the days of disco, you probably remember guzzling a can (or 12).
These Are the 10 Best Costco Fall Finds That Aren’t Pumpkin Pie
From muffins to meatballs, Costco's coolest autumnal finds are worth seeking out before the leaves all fall.