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Maddie Eats Hi! I'm Maddie Coppel, Food Editor at The Blade newspaper in Toledo, OH.

Tune in for a look at my latest stories, behind the scenes of recipe testing, monthly Meals with Maddie videos, and more. 🍳📰👩🏼‍🍳

06/08/2026

A classic burger with a twist ✨

This month, learn to make Sidon Lebanese Grille & Bakery‘s signature kafta burger and za’atar fries with Maddie Eats and owner Baja Hariri!

This incredible recipe combines a classic American dish with uniquely Lebanese elements, resulting in a flavorful (if not a little messy) dish that you’ll be thinking about for days 🤤

Get out of your comfort zone and try it for yourself using the recipe on Meals with Maddie at toledoblade.com or The Blade’s YouTube channel! Plus, check out Sidon Lebanese Grille & Bakery for even more delicious, high-quality food.

June episode of Meals with Maddie 🍔🍟 with Sidon Lebanese Grille & Bakery !!
06/08/2026

June episode of Meals with Maddie 🍔🍟 with Sidon Lebanese Grille & Bakery !!

Sometimes, all you really want is a juicy burger with a side of crispy fries.
This month’s episode of Meals with Maddie, with Sidon Lebanese Grille & ...

05/30/2026

For Nick Tomasello, owner of GameFit HQ, what you eat is just as essential as exercise.
That’s why he has made freshly prepared meals available at his ...

05/29/2026

Hi friends! Please comment or message me with all of your cooking questions for my monthly column 👩‍🍳

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Congrats to my friend Alissa Vieira!! Here we are with The Blade article I recently wrote on her local business. Swanky ...
05/23/2026

Congrats to my friend Alissa Vieira!! Here we are with The Blade article I recently wrote on her local business.

Swanky Scoops opened today in downtown Toledo’s Warehouse District 🍦🍨

Had the yummiest ice cream tonight — check it out everyone! Open again on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 🫶🏻

So excited for Alissa Vieira!! 🍦
05/18/2026

So excited for Alissa Vieira!! 🍦

Alissa Vieira’s goal for her ice cream business, Swanky Scoops, was always to find a location that was a destination.
The owner started making and ...

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05/15/2026

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Ice cream and warm weather pair together like no other.
With summertime just around the corner, The Blade and Explore 419 are launching Toledo's Ice Cream ...

05/15/2026

Had a lovely time tonight with Food for Thought Toledo at the annual Jam City event 👩🏼‍🍳

Tried so many PB&J-inspired bites from local Toledo restaurants 🥜🍓

A great event and supporting an even greater cause :’)

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! This one is for you 🌸🦋
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! This one is for you 🌸🦋

When I came home from school, I always knew I’d have a ham and cheese sandwich with extra mayo waiting for me.
And when I woke up in the morning, ...

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