School
Arizona State University
Expertise
Plant-Based Eating, Home Cooking, Snack Foods
- Steven started a small home-baking company called The Bakerman in college.
- He has been investigating food and its preparation since childhood.
- In 2009, he began an adventure in plant-based eating to improve his health and the well-being of the planet.
Experience
Steven started testing his kitchen skills before the age of 10 and continues to do so to this day. His love of exploring food topics led him to his role as a feature writer at Mashed, with a focus on food rankings and reviews, as well as taste-testing odd and interesting new products. Steven began writing fiction in 2005. His interactive blog about a fictional office-working vampire went on to become a successful three-book franchise bringing his published novel total to 14 and counting.
Education
He received a B.A. in psychology at Arizona State University. This background gives him insight into human nature, which helps inform his writing.
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Sam’s Club
By Steven Luna
Costco and Sam's Club both offer sweet cream butter, but which warehouse brand delivers the smoothest and creamiest product? We put them to the buttery test.
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Fresh produce can be elevated by cooking it on the grill, but not all fares so well. Skip these fruits and vegetables the next time you're lighting the grill.
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Fast food restaurants are keeping it fresh in 2025 with plenty of brand new menu items. We take a look at some of the best the year has brought so far.
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Whether you find them on a diner menu or choose to re-create them in your own home kitchen, these old-school Southern breakfasts are must-try creations.
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We scouted out the most favorable current Costco food finds so we could clue in eager shoppers on the exciting choices in the chain's $5 trove of treasures.
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Which items at Costco can you depend on to deliver better-than-homemade flavor? Here's a set of products that easily outdo the versions we could create at home.
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If you need a pie in a hurry, you might want to grab one from Walmart's bakery. Take a look at our ranking of some of the best pies they offer in stores.
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A hamburger bun can make or break your burger, so it's important to make the right selection. We tasted a variety of store-bought options and ranked them.
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No matter what the occasion, classic salads had a way of indelibly marking the moment. Here’s a roundup of old-school salads it seems nobody makes anymore.
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Sam’s Club
By Steven Luna
The bountiful aisles of Sam's Club are always filled with goodies that are worth stocking up on. These are some of the best foods to appear in 2025.
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Gas Stations
By Steven Luna
Gas stations aren't typically known for having good food. Times are changing though and these gas stations are serving up fresh and, tasty pizza.
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Costco and Walmart are known for their plentiful supplies of baked goods, but which grocery giant comes out on top in the bakery department?
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Aldi is always releasing new products on its shelves, with varying levels of popularity. Here are the best options that have been introduced since January 2025.
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Shopping Tips
By Steven Luna
These coffee creamer brands contain less than ideal additives. The low-quality ingredients are worth giving a second look if high-quality is your preference.
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Here are some mistakes many make when dining at pizza buffets. These missteps may seem like no big deal, but they actually slice enjoyment out of your meal.
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Shopping Tips
By Steven Luna
When every grocery dollar counts, consider shopping at grocery store chains that offer senior discounts on certain days. See if your store is on our list.
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Costco and Walmart provide exceptional meat departments. They're two well-stocked sections that each offers its own benefits, with one edging the other out.
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We took a stroll down memory lane to revisit some desserts that were big in the '80s - cakes and pies and even one fast food chain's iconic treat.
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The frozen food aisle is a grocery store section due to see price increases soon. Here are 10 frozen foods you might want to double up on now.
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So far, 2025 has introduced fun introductions from the freezer section to the bakery to the snack aisle. Here is a rundown of the finest new Costco food finds.
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Bettergoods is a Walmart private brand with plenty on offer for shoppers looking for great products at great prices. These are some that worth every penny.
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Discover which spirits, sips, and cocktails former first ladies liked to drink. See whether they preferred classic concoctions or contemporary cocktails.
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Costco always has great deals when it comes to food. We headed to the freezer section at Costco to review the best frozen items for under $15.
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Let's take a look back to see which popular sandwiches from the 1960s were destined for greatness, and which ones didn't make it past the 1970s.
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Everyone has food they don't like, but even U.S. presidents can be picky. Take a look at the different foods that couldn't be served in the White House.
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Shopping Tips
By Steven Luna
A member of both Sam's Club and Costco discount warehouses has found several ways in which Sam's Club does a better job for its customers.
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Even a huge chain like Starbucks will fall victim to product recalls every once in a while. We explore some of the major recalls that shook the franchise.
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