Expertise
Fast Food History, Beer & Alcohol, Food-Based Pop Culture
- Adam collaborated with an LA-based therapist to research and ghostwrite a self-help book in 2021 ("Wired for Happiness"), which included suggestions for healthy eating and lifestyle choices.
- He's provided expert analysis as a food and culture writer for several History Channel shows, including "The Food That Built America."
- His obsession with Crown Royal whiskey led him to feature it prominently in a novel he wrote.
Experience
Adam is a passionate storyteller who lives to write. His innate talent for conversational expertise and attention to detail allows him to write about highly technical, complicated topics in an accessible, easy-to-understand manner. A connoisseur of all things Taco Bell, his passion for food led him to join Mashed as a features writer and food critic in early 2022 and currently serves as editor for Tasting Table.
Education
Adam spent four years studying sociology at Tufts University. He played defensive line for the Jumbo football team, and he was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity while at Tufts, as well.
Tasting Table’s editorial coverage hails from a veteran group of writers and editors with expertise in their respective fields in the food and drink, hospitality, and agriculture industries. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information and original recipes.
We strive to publish knowledgeable, engaging articles to give readers the information they're looking for, whether that is the news of the day; cooking tips, tricks, and trends; or reviews and recommendations. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our team is constantly reviewing and updating articles as necessary. Click here for more information on our editorial process.
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McDonald's Big Mac and Burger King's Whopper are two of the most well-known fast food burgers. We put them to the (taste) test to see which one was better.
By Adam Swierk
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Ah, Wendy's. There's nothing like biting into one of the chain's burgers, with their fresh, never-frozen beef. But how do they all stack up next to each other?
By Adam Swierk
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Cooking Tips
By Adam Swierk
Tacos and salsa are a classic combination, but that's only the start. From hollandaise to barbecue sauce, we list out some unique favorites.
By Adam Swierk
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Inspired by the Pendleton Round-up rodeo and bottled in Oregon, Pendleton Whisky is distilled in Canada. Here's the scoop on this unique cross-border bottle.
By Adam Swierk
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In this bottle guide, we answer your burning questions about Russell's Reserve 6-Year Old Rye Whiskey - from its history to tasting notes, price, and fun facts.
By Adam Swierk
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Food History
By Adam Swierk
We all have an idea of what Thanksgiving should look like, but over the years, traditions have come and gone. Read about eight that have been lost to history.
By Adam Swierk
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Traditions
By Brett Llenos Smith
You may not give the day after Easter a second thought, but in Buffalo, Dyngus Day, a city-wide celebration of Polish culture with lots of food and drink.
By Brett Llenos Smith
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City Guides
By Brett Llenos Smith
In Kansas City, Chiefs fans and fans of a big party have a lot of options this Super Bowl Sunday. We're here to talk about the best bars that KC has to offer.
By Brett Llenos Smith
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Cocktails and Spirits
By Melissa Nicholson
With a plethora of fun and occasionally eyebrow-raising shot options out there, we ranked some truly over-the-top shots on the overall drinkability.
By Melissa Nicholson
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