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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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.
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For this Saint Patrick's Day, why not enjoy some tasty seasonal treats at Aldi? From cupcakes to shrimp bites, this is a list of our favorites.
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America runs on what? You know the answer. Dunkin'. And even though you have favorite donut flavors, changing it up isn't bad. Here are Dunkin' donuts, ranked.
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If trail mixes seem boring to you, it's probably because you haven't tried these brands. Ranking the worst of the best is hard, but someone had to try them all.
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Hillshire Farms has plenty of convenient deli meat offerings, but which options are the best of the bunch for your snacking and sandwich needs?
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Almonds make for a great snack, but why settle for the plain old same? Blue Diamond has a variety of flavors, and we ranked them for your tasting pleasure.
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It's time for another trip to Trader Joe's. Salads can be not so good when prepackaged, so we wanted to see how Trader Joe's salad kits stood up.
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Trader Joe's has a knack for stocking its shelves with delicious foods and ingredients from different culinary cultures, and Japanese food is no exception.
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From curry to channa masala, there's a world of delicious Indian food options to choose from at Trader Joe's. We've rounded up the best and ranked them for you.
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Dove has a variety of chocolate goodies, and even their "worst" offerings are pretty good. But we decided to rank them anyway, including the best of the best.
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Salad has a bad rap as being a decidedly not-fun food. Salad kits, however, liven things up. We ranked the best options out there. Shouldn't greens taste good?
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With so many things to choose from at Panera Bread, where do you start? Here are all the salads and bowls at Panera, ranked so you don't end up with a dud.
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Assembling a charcuterie board can be timely and costly. But at Trader Joe's, you can purchase the essentials in one fell swoop without breaking the bank.
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Whether you love savory or sweet holiday treats, we decided to save you boring bites by testing and ranking the best holiday snacks on supermarket shelves.
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The selection of holiday-worthy foods at Aldi can be overwhelming. Discover the best seasonal treats and snacks to seek out on your next grocery shopping trip.
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Panera's soups and macs are top-tier, and our taste testers' definitive ranking determines which of the chain's delicious options are the best.
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Dunkin's holiday menu is chock full of sweet beverages and delicious confections, and we're here to guide you in finding the best they have to offer.