Luna Christina Lupus
School
University Of Ljubljana
Expertise
Budget-Friendly Meals, Feeding Large Crowds, Mediterranean Diet
- As a native Slovenian, Luna is culturally loyal to carbohydrates, which means bread and potatoes are always on the menu.
- Her paternal grandmother is her culinary idol and inspiration, who taught her the art of eyeballing ingredients and creating spontaneous recipes.
- When she is not in the kitchen (or behind a keyboard), you can find her in the garden, harvesting homegrown herbs with her three rescue pets in tow.
Experience
Luna has enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen since she was old enough to hold a spatula. In her young adult years, she curiously tried different diets (vegan, raw, gluten-free, and vegetarian), igniting a passion for modifying and adapting recipes to make them accessible to people with dietary restrictions and preferences. She views food as the centerpiece of any community, where everyone has a seat at the table. Professionally, Luna has been a full-time freelance writer since 2015. She has an intuitive feel for any audience she writes for and has created content in multiple niches — pets, DIY, home decor, food, and more — each reflecting her dynamic personality. Her greatest strength is creating well-researched and relatable pieces that empower readers to make informed and confident decisions on big and small matters alike.
Education
Luna studied social pedagogy at the University of Ljubljana for two years, which put her directly in touch with many underprivileged communities and deepened her commitment to serving others.
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Stories By Luna Christina Lupus
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A huge perk of making your own almond milk is that you can tailor it exactly to your liking, meaning the consistency will be within your control.
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Being known as the family member who makes the best apple pie gives you the ultimate bragging rights. And yet, it's so easy to get this pie wrong.
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When shopping for coconut milk, there are endless options and it can be overwhelming. Luckily, we've pinpointed the one milk you should try.
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The idea of making ice cream at home sounds incredibly daunting and complicated but, with a little help from coffee creamer, it's super easy.
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One of the joys of grabbing coffee from a barista is the layer of foam on top. But with a little extra effort you can froth your creamer at home.
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Next time you're making a cake for a friend who's dairy-free, swap coconut cream into the recipe. Here's why the creamy alternative works so well for baking.
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The air fryer quickly ascended to the top of people's favorite kitchen appliances. There's a lot you can do with it -- but frying dough is not really an option.
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Teriyaki is pretty awesome, but sometimes the store-bought kind could be a bit mixed. Luckily, one ingredient in your cabinet can make the save.
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Slow cookers are magical beasts that can do a lot of work while we're busy doing something else, but when it comes to spinach, less slow-cooking time is better.
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When cook a roast, you usually think a slow cooker, but what if you use a technique to cook a roast for 24 hours? Here's how to unlock the full the flavor
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A delicious, traditional dish from Cyprus, hummus soup is rich and wholesome, and can made with a variety of flavorsome spices and ingredients.
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Instead of laying out the ingredients of your Caprese salad in a line, consider a more sophisticated technique -- stack the salad in a tower of balanced layers.
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Bread comes in hundreds of different shapes, so shouldn't your toaster also be able to accommodate different size slices of bread?
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If the idea of making classic buttercream makes you nervous, try this super simple frosting that uses just condensed milk and one other ingredient.
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Tuna salad is a versatile dish that can be adapted to many cravings, but there's one flavor-packed ingredient that will give your next salad a secret boost.
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Fresh strawberries are phenomenal, but we always grab too many. Never fear, if you freeze them with this method you'll enjoy them for months.
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Fried green tomatoes are a delicious appetizer or side dish, but if you don't get the oil temperature right they can end up soggy and unfulfilling.
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While we'd love to bake every cake from scratch, sometimes you just have to go with a store-bought one. Here's how to customize them to wow guests.
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Choosing the perfect peach from the farmers market can be incredibly easy once you learn this one essential thing to watch for.
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The true beauty of a grilled cheese sandwich is its versatility. Upgrade your next one by adding some fried pickles into the mix.
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Casseroles are easy to make and abundantly delicious. Next time you're putting one together be sure to take this extra step for the best results.
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Zucchinis have a very high water content, which means their spiralized noodles can turn out too soggy if you overcook them by even just a little bit.
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You've got space in your oven for a whole chicken and a bunch of sides, but what do you do when each dish requires a slightly different cooking temperature?