Judy Moreno
Expertise
Baking, Italian Cuisine, Product Reviews
- If she had to only eat one meal for the rest of her life, Judy would choose a charcuterie board – so naturally she's on a ceaseless mission to find the best cheese and crackers in town.
- She has experience baking and eating everything from croissants to crinkle cookies.
- Judy has earned the Rose Award for Creative Writing for her original stage play.
Experience
Judy has worked as a professional Publisher's Assistant, Editor, Copywriter, and Marketing Associate. In high school, Judy earned a perfect 800 Critical Reading score on the SAT – without studying. After college, her first job was as Assistant to the Publisher at an arts and culture magazine in NYC. She then took on an Editor position at BookTrib after freelancing for them, where she worked hard writing articles, reviewing books, editing, proofreading, and more. From there, she served as the Copywriter and Content Creator for The Able Agency, where she worked with Account Managers and Graphic Designers to provide high-quality copy to clients. She is now a Marketing and Communications Manager and Associate Editor at Carolina Academic Press, as well as a Freelance Features Writer for Static Media.
Education
Judy graduated Cum Laude with a Double BA in English and Theatre from Hillsdale College.
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Stories By Judy Moreno
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Milk Bar is widely known for it's signature pie and custom, eccentric cakes. It also has a grocery line of ice creams, so we tasted and ranked popular flavors.
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Milk Bar is well known for a collection of crave worthy ice creams, and the 2023 Holiday Editions are right in line with that reputation. Here's our review.
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From Rum Ball to White Chocolate Peppermint, we sampled all six of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream holiday flavors. Read on to find out how we rank them.
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There are tons of protein bars out there, but with such a large selection, how can you choose? We ranked the best, taking nourishment and taste into account.
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Fall is here, which means that fall food products are, too, and Target's got plenty. But which of the chain's maple and pumpkin spiced items are worth a buy?
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When fall hits, shoppers flock to Trader Joe's for fall favorites. From pumpkin cream cheese to seasonal Joe-Joes, here are the autumnal treats you'll fall for.
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Salt & Straw hits fall 2023, and we rank Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu, Beecher's Cheese with Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls, Caramel Apple Sherbet, and more.
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Cava is a fast-casual dining chain serving up Mediterranean-inspired fare, and it's super popular. We tried the most popular items the restaurant has.
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Whole Foods' prepared foods section is always handy in a pinch, but which of the store's countless options should you turn to for a quick, convenient bite?
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Once you enter the world of next-level peanut butter, you may never return. Here's our ranking of the best high-end peanut butter brands from worst to best.
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Sometimes you don't feel like cooking, and that's where the Whole Foods hot bar comes in. But with so many options available, how do they stack up?
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The Whole Foods salad bar is always tempting, but also overwhelming - how do you choose what to put on your salad? This ranking will help you decide.
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Instead of wasting your time sampling the many, many snacks Trader Joe's has to offer, we decided to try a lot of them and rank them for your convenience.
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Break out the pretzels for the perfect big game or summer BBQ snack. Read on to uncover the ultimate ranking of our 14 favorite pretzel brands.
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If you've ever wondered which flavor of Cheez-Its is the best, boy oh boy do we have the answer for you. Here's a ranking of popular Cheez-Its flavors.
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Hungry for the ideal plant-based meat substitute? Check out our ultimate ranking of 10 meatless ground beef brands, from worst to our favorite.
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If you're like us, you believe good condiments are everything, and Trader Joe's has plenty to choose from. But which ones are actually worth slathering on?
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Lay's has cranked out numerous varieties of potato chips over the years, but how do they stack up next to each other? We decided to find out.
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Some of the frozen chicken tenders we tried showed not all tenders are created equal. See which brands came out on top.
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We set out to test Trader Joe's baking mettle and tasted a lot of candidates. Here are 16 of Trader Joe's baked goods, ranked worst to best.
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While Panera Bread is better known for tasty sandwiches, the chain has plenty of amazing drinks. For a list of our favorites, read our guide.
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Though sometimes it comes down to personal preference, we're here to give you a guide to picking out a guac that's ripe for maximum enjoyment.
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Quaker is the quintessential oatmeal brand, but which of its many flavor options is best for a warm, hearty, comforting breakfast? We tasted them to find out.
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The definition of salsa is flexible, but no matter what form it takes, it should still taste dang delicious. Here are popular store-bought salsas, ranked.
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Trader Joe's has countless Italian food items perfect for a quick snack or easy, delicious meal - but which ones are actually worth buying and whipping up?
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If you're not hungry, you just might be after our ranking of sausage brands, starting at the bottom and working your way (and appetite) up to the very best.
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Curious about the huge selection of frozen pizzas at Trader Joe's? We've tried them all and are here with our ranking of the best of the bunch.