Location
San Francisco, California
Expertise
Healthy recipes, Cooking hacks, Kitchen design and improvement
- Luna is the founder of HealthyRecipes101.com, a platform that offers nutritionist-approved recipe ideas and meal plans.
- Luna co-authored a cookbook titled "Healthy Eating 101: 45 Effortless Recipes to Step up Your Diet Game" with Kelli McGrane, RDN.
- As an experienced chef herself, Luna is a trusted reviewer of kitchen utensils and appliances for ShouldIt, focusing on which tools and accessories will actually support home cooks in their culinary endeavors.
Experience
Luna is a writer and author who dedicates her career to empowering home cooks and making cooking accessible to everyone. Her insights on healthy eating and kitchen improvement have been featured in major publications like Forbes and Business Insider. She has also sponsored the Luna Regina Healthy Eating Scholarship for college students, an initiative that promotes healthy lifestyle choices among young adults. Luna has been a contributing writer to TastingTable since 2023. She enjoys researching and reporting on a wide variety of topics, including how to transform just a few simple ingredients into a delicious dish, maximizing the usage of your cooking appliances, and identifying hidden gem restaurants across the United States.
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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As we all become more aware of microplastics and the dangers of ingesting them via plastic utensils, we need some better alternatives, and this material is one.
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Food History
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Long before Diet Pepsi ruled the aisles, a short-lived 1960s brand changed the soda landscape. Meet the forgotten drink that started the low-calorie revolution.
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Food Facts
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Many people wonder if soy sauce ever expires because it's a pantry staple that sticks around for ages, so here's everything you need to know.
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Shopping Tips
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Our BBQ sauce reviewer and a lot of shoppers agree that this mildly spiced apple-based condiment is a brilliant accompaniment for all kinds of pork dishes.
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Beer and Wine
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Wine fans swear by combining Sauvignon Blanc with this spicy ingredient, but will it really make your happy hour glass taste even better?
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Cooking Tips
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Forget heavy potato salad and make a lighter Norwegian style instead this summer, mixing swirls of a creamy ingredient into the velvety smooth mayo dressing.
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Is there anything more disheartening than preparing to cook some steak and finding it went sour? An expert helps us understand the longevity of steak.
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If you're planning a Costco run for tonight's steak dinner, here's a fair question: How much cheaper was beef at the wholesale chain, really, a year ago?
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Shopping Tips
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Bamboo paper towels might cost more upfront, but does their reusability actually make them more affordable? We did the math so you don't have to.
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Cooking Tips
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Make a thick cheesy stuffed pizza using this simple layering method that's easy to customize with as many of your favorite fillings and toppings as you like.
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Cooking Tips
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Add even more flavor to your deviled eggs by using this unconventional seasoning to replace the classic sprinkle of paprika on top.
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Even if you're a whiskey novice, here's the essential info you need to know about the finish, including what it is and how to tell if the whiskey is any good.
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Cooking Tips
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Originating from pork fat, this ingredient shares some base notes with the meat, allowing it to seamlessly meld into your pork chops recipe.
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Even if you have used a countertop water filter for years, you may not know what the lifespan of that vital kitchen appliance should actually be.
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Cooking Tips
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This sauce can give your potato a much-needed herbaceous brightness. Just mix it into the mayo dressing for a simple but flavorful boost.
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Baking Tips
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Quiche is a quintessential brunch dish, but with all the mix-ins, the crust falls into the background — that is, unless you use this one ingredient upgrade.
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Cooking Tips
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Amongst a line-up of root vegetables, this ingredient is rarely ever included in pot roast recipes, but it might be time to stop missing out on it.
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Baking Tips
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There's nothing worse than opening the oven expecting to see a perfectly baked cake and instead finding a mess of overflowed batter. A baking sheet solves that.
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Cooking Tips
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While lettuce has been the long-standing go-to veggie topping for burgers, there's a case to be made for cabbage -- it's just as crunchy but more versatile.
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Cooking Tips
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These appetizers are super simple to make with just a few ingredients, easy to customize, and taste just like something straight from a restaurant.
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Cooking Tips
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Turn leftover or instant rice into the life of a meal or a hearty side dish with one basic addition that you probably already have lying around your pantry.
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Cooking Tips
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Tired of fried chicken that tastes dry? Discover the classic Midwestern specialty known for irresistibly juicy meat and an extra-crispy crust.
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At least part of Sam's Club's value traces back to a beef sourcing network that stretches across the country. But where exactly is all that beef coming from?
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Cooking Tips
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There are certain burger toppings that will make it feel as though you're eating a bistro creation. Here's the two ingredients you should be adding.
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Keurig is not the most eco friendly way to make your morning cup of coffee so check out these alternative that are good for the planet and your wallet.
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Consumer Reports says Costco is no longer the top choice for rotisserie chicken after naming a new grocery chain its winner for flavor and quality.
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Cooking Tips
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Common as it is, milk is actually not the best addition to scrambled eggs; swapping it out for this dairy product instantly elevates the flavor and texture.
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