Merlyn Miller

Portrait of Merlyn Miller

Title: Social Media Editor, Food & Wine

Location: New York, New York

Education: Merlyn graduated with a bachelor's in anthropology from Cornell University. While at Cornell, she centered her studies on the role that food plays in human culture and archaeology.

Expertise: sustainable food systems, food history, Southern and Cajun cuisines, food media trends.

Merlyn Miller is a social media editor and writer with a love for the ever-changing modern food culture. She curates visual directions for social media, identifies topics and content that appeal to a brand's audience, and follows new trends in food media.

Experience: Merlyn Miller began her tenure in food media by working with Mold, a publication about the future of food. She developed a social media strategy for Mold, wrote about food design and sustainability, and edited the work of others. After her stint there, Merlyn moved over to Cook Space Brooklyn, a cooking studio that hosted recreational cooking classes. She was responsible for keeping tabs on food trends, managing the brand's Instagram, and curating classes for students. Merlyn subsequently worked with cast iron cookware brand Field Company, where she managed the company's social media accounts, wrote about cast iron care, and even developed a few recipes.

About Food & Wine

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Latest from Merlyn Miller

A building at High West Distillery.
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Packaged beed with the Costco logo, chia seeds and water in a bottle and a bottle of Josh wines on a blue and maroon background.
The 7 Social Media Trends, Tips, and Myths Our Readers Loved the Most in 2024
Two red mug swith hot steam and the Dr. Pepper logo, on a red background.
Hot Dr Pepper Is the Retro Holiday Drink You Need to Know About
Chef Jose Andres and a photo a person sprinkling spices onto their food.
José Andrés Says This Is the Best Substitute for Salt
Martha Stewart and butter cut into slices.
This Is Martha Stewart’s Favorite Butter for Baking
Various cheeses stacked into a pile and on an orange background
5 Surprising Facts You Should Know About Cheese, According to an Expert
Glace New York hot chocolate on a stone counter, by a window.
From Wacky to Wonderful, These 7 Hot Chocolates Are Famous for a Reason
Eleven flavors of Chomps meat sticks.
The Internet Loves This Protein-Packed Snack — But Is It Actually Good?
A live turkey pushing a grocery shopping cart over a red and yellow background.
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The exterior of Le Café Louis Vuitton
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Saoirse Ronan and a camera on a purple and red background.
Saoirse Ronan’s Favorite Snack Is Coated With a Very Polarizing Ingredient
Martha Stewart in a photo composite over a red ellipse while next to a black and white image of a Thanksgiving feast.
Why Martha Stewart Isn’t Making a Turkey for Thanksgiving This Year
A glass bottle with water and chia seeds in front of a grey and teal background.
Social Media Users Love Chia Seed Water, but Is It Safe to Drink?
Ina Garten and a blue refridgerator.
Ina Garten Always Has These 6 Things in Her Refrigerator — and They’ll Come in Handy During the Holidays
Samin Nosrat next to an image of cranberries and cinnamon being cooked into sauce.
Your Cranberry Sauce Is Missing 2 Things, According to Samin Nosrat
A.Vogel Herbamare Original - Organic Herbed Sea Salt
Why the Internet’s Favorite Seasoning Salt Should Be in Your Pantry
Chef Matty Matheson in a photo composite with an image of gravy being poured onto mashed potatoes.
Matty Matheson Says These 2 Ingredients Are the Secret to Making Better Gravy
A wide shot of guests at WildKitchen at Blue Sky Lodge in Utah
This Live-Fire Dining Experience Is a Love Letter to the Mountains of Utah
The McDonald's logo on a gravestone.
The 7 Discontinued Items From McDonald’s That We Miss the Most
The Costco Wholesale logo on packaged meat.
This Costco Hack Will Help You Buy Beef for Less
Two croissants with two different shapes on a red, white and blue background.
This One Trick Will Help You Buy the Best Croissants in France
Barack Obama and dry penne pasta as a background.
President Barack Obama Has a Lucky Pasta Dish — Here’s What’s In It
Classic Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Above view table scene on a dark wood background. Turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, pumpkin pie and sides.
These 6 Supermarkets Have the Best Deals on Thanksgiving Groceries
Anne Hathaway in a photo composite with an image of various desserts.
Anne Hathaway Is the Queen of Dessert, and These Are Her 5 Best Tips for Ordering It