Lena Beck
Expertise
Environmental Science, Seafood, Farming & Agriculture
- Lena was part of a team that won a Society of Professional Journalists regional award in the student category.
- She earned an award for Outstanding Graduate Career at the University of Montana.
- An article of hers about fishing for lake trout received a special mention in The Counter's 2021 year in review.
Experience
Lena's first career in the restaurant industry led to an interest in writing about where food comes from and how it impacts our lives. She has spent the last three years writing about food systems and the environment.
Education
Lena has a master's degree in environmental science journalism.
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.
Stories By Lena Beck
-
Whether you'd like to create a more sustainable kitchen environment or save money and time, we've got a great tip for repurposing old plates.
-
Two Robbers Seltzer Company and Grillo's Pickles released a new pickle hard seltzer. The seltzer contains flavorful pickle brine for a unique, refreshing drink.
-
To kick off the beginning of summer, Topo Chico is launching Aguas Frescas Hard Seltzers. Here's what you need to know behind the newest fizzy flavors.
-
For the ultimate snacking fuel on your road trip, be sure to visit Cheeze-It's retro pit stop. Here's what you can expect from this roadside attraction.
-
Tuna steaks can seem intimidating to grill at home, but your worries are long gone if you know when they finish cooking. Here's the simple way to tell.
-
Though traditional pizza sauce is defined by the bright, springy flavors of tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil, you can elevate the richness of your sauce.
-
Before you can have the perfect s'more, you must master the art of roasting marshmallows for a sweet, melty interior and a perfectly toasted exterior.
-
Glass baby food jars shine as storage for spices. These receptacles are usually short and wide, making them the perfect dimensions for dipping a teaspoon into
-
This one may come as a total surprise but just wait until you try it and you'll see, or better yet taste, the notable difference and improvement.
-
In southern Greece, Leonidio is the designated home place of a very special type of eggplant that you cannot grow elsewhere - the tsakoniki melitzana.
-
If you're as precise about the way you organize your pantry as you are about measuring ingredients when baking, you'll definitely appreciate this tip!
-
If you're looking for a way to expand upon the already great Bloody Mary breakfast cocktail, consider rounding out the flavor with fresh, roasted beets.