Isabela Costa
Staff Writer
As a Staff Writer at Tastes Good Magazine, Isabela Costa explores the intersection of food culture, sustainability, and wellness. Her reporting focuses on sustainable agriculture, food systems, and the cultural anthropology of food, highlighting how what we eat shapes our world. Through practical shopping guides and deep dives into pantry preservation, she aims to make conscious eating accessible and engaging for readers.
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What are the environmental footprints of pantry packaging materials?
Between 2000 and 2023, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé, the world's top three beverage companies, collectively generated an estimated 138 million metric tons of plastic.
Sep 3, 2026 · 4 min read
The reality of eco-friendly food storage in 2026
A new EU-funded project, EcoFoil, is developing a food storage film designed to slash the use of chemicals in food preservation by an astonishing 95%.
Aug 13, 2026 · 3 min read
What Sustainable Kitchenware Materials Are Best for Your Health?
Even 'safer' nonstick pans, like Caraway's ceramic-coated options, begin sticking with regular use, forcing consumers to replace them sooner than expected.
Aug 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Chefs Buy Budget Cookware: The 'Expensive Gadget' Myth Debunked
At a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York, the head chef's most prized possession isn't a $5,000 smart oven, but a $15 Victorinox paring knife he's sharpened for years.
Aug 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Top 5 Best Japanese Chef Knives for Home Cooks
While many home cooks reach for stainless steel, a single carbon steel Japanese blade can fundamentally transform daily meal preparation.
Aug 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Popular Food Publications Share Trending Summer Recipes
This July, home cooks are blending raw corn into creamy pasta sauces and repurposing stale croutons into watermelon salads, while drinkers are simply reaching for anything that promises a 'golden hour
Jul 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Home bakers are ditching convenience for heritage recipes
Last year, sales of specialty flours like rye and spelt surged by 30% at artisanal grocers, signaling a quiet revolution in home kitchens.
Jul 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Moderate Alcohol Consumption's Health Effects: The Myth of Protection is Dead
A 2025 U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory reported that among 100 women who consume less than one drink per week, approximately 17 will develop an alcohol-related cancer, according to Medical News Today
Jul 9, 2026 · 3 min read
What is the Gut Microbiome and Why Does it Matter for Health?
A panel of just 37 bacterial strains in the gut can accurately diagnose advanced liver fibrosis, revealing the gut microbiome's surprising power as a diagnostic tool.
Jul 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Generational Tastes Are Reshaping Dining: What to Expect by 2026
Only 50% of Gen Z consumers return to a restaurant or takeout spot based solely on food taste, according to deliverect .
Jun 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Amazon Prime Day home deals still active after sale
Days after Amazon Prime Day 2026 officially ended, discounts of up to 70% on home essentials are still available, defying the sale's supposed limited-time nature.
Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Find the Best Prime Day 2026 Deals for Home Cooks
This Prime Day, a Vitamix Ascent X3 blender is 42% off, offering a rare chance to acquire premium kitchen tech at a steep discount, according to Bon Appetit .
Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Amazon Prime Day Features Deep Discounts on Top Cookbooks
During Amazon Prime Day 2024, Yotam Ottolenghi's acclaimed "Ottolenghi Simple" was slashed by 57%, making a premium cookbook accessible for under half its original price.
Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Prime Day Offers Deep Discounts on Top Specialty Kitchen Tools
The Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 10-Quart XL 2-Basket Air Fryer, a top-rated kitchen appliance, is currently $80 off its original price, dropping from $250 to $170, according to WSJ .
Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Top 8 Drip Coffee Makers for Home Baristas
The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select, approved by the Specialty Coffee Association, boasts a 5-year warranty.
Jun 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Mexican Wine Emerges from Baja California, Redefining Tradition
Beyond the famed Valle de Guadalupe, experimentally minded vintners are now planting vines in unexpected regions like Guanajuato and San Vicente.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Cutting Boards: Titanium, Traditional, and Hygiene Trends
Shoppers are hailing a new titanium cutting board as more hygienic than traditional materials, signaling a clear shift in kitchen priorities.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Why FIFA World Cup 2026 Visitors Love Casual Dining
A German fan's video of his Buffalo Wild Wings dinner earned over 2.
Jun 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Gastronomy Tourists Are Choosing Culture Over Convenience
A recent research article attempts to forecast Thailand's entire economic future, tying it directly to the nation's success in promoting its unique culinary heritage.
Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Food influencers are changing how we dine, often for the worse.
At a time when millions scroll through endless food videos, audiences and restaurant owners are increasingly dissatisfied with the predictable voice-overs and pay-for-play reviews that dominate food i
Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read