Isabela Costa
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Isabela Costa is an editorial byline for Tastes Good Magazine, with a focus on Food Culture, Sustainability, Pantry Staples. Biographical credentials and external profiles are published only after verification.
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Latest Articles
Top 8 Budget-Friendly Kitchen Tools Chefs Recommend for 2026
Despite a market flooded with premium kitchenware, Bon Appétit identifies the Goldilocks 7-Piece Cookware Set as the best budget option for 2026.
Sep 18, 2026 · 6 min read
How Zero-Waste Cooking Strategies Reduce Kitchen Environmental Impact
The average American household wastes 32% of the food it buys, costing roughly $1,500 annually.
Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Gen Z Isn't Sober: Drinking Rates Jump 7% in Just One Year
After two decades of declining alcohol consumption among young adults, a surprising shift has emerged: the proportion of Gen Z who consumed alcohol in the past six months jumped by 7% between 2024 and
Sep 8, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Organize a Meal Train Without Overwhelming Anyone
For families welcoming a new baby or recovering from illness, a meal train offers welcome relief.
Sep 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Why Affluent Foodies Embrace Luxury Foraging
As wild spaces dwindle, the act of plucking a mushroom from the forest floor has transformed into a luxury experience, increasingly sought after by the middle and upper classes.
Sep 6, 2026 · 5 min read
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