Location
Los Angeles, California
School
University of Miami
Expertise
Food tourism, Plant-based diets, Grocery shopping
- Liana has outlined the content for multiple online plant-based health courses and Hay House-published cookbooks.
- She's an LA foodie and gold badge Yelp Elite who loves cooking and discovering new restaurants. She also has a California Food Handlers Card and occasionally works as a brand ambassador for natural food and beverage brands.
- Her most memorable culinary experience was drinking wine right out of the bottle in Cinque Terre, followed by a meal of fresh sardines and pasta in a hillside lemon orchard.
Experience
Liana has over a decade of experience as a food, lifestyle, and entertainment writer. She got her start as a music photojournalist, and also briefly worked in the film industry as a grip and electrician. Before working with Static Media brands like Mashed and Daily Meal, she was the content strategist for Food Revolution Network, a plant-based health, nutrition, and sustainability B Corp. These days, she writes and edits for small businesses, mission-driven companies, and nonprofits. You can also find her work in Business Insider, The Everygirl, Lifewire, and others.
Education
Liana holds a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Miami with a double major in film and theatre.
Mashed’s industry-leading coverage is created by qualified and experienced writers, and is reviewed and fact-checked by our editorial team to ensure everything is accurate and timely. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.
Our mission is to inform and engage our readers, telling them things they need to know, things they want to know, and things they didn't know they wanted to know about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, whether that’s the news of the day or a new original recipe you can try making at home. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our editorial team constantly reviews and updates articles as necessary. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
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Trader Joe's
By Liana Minassian
Trader Joe's is constantly rotating stock, and this August features a return of favorites with some new products thrown in there. We've listed some of the best!
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Tequila is one of the fastest-growing spirits, trailing behind vodka and whiskey for the top spots. There’s one particular cocktail to thank for its success.
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If you've ever wanted a stiff drink after a long day of work, imagine how astronauts must feel up in space. Unfortunately for them, alcohol is a no-go.
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Americans love ice cream, but it may be surprising to learn the most ice cream made in the world happens to be in a small U.S. city of less than 11,000 people.
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Shopping Tips
By Liana Minassian
While the ripeness of many fruits becomes evident by their color, mangoes require something a little different. Next time you shop for mangoes, try this.
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Trader Joe's
By Liana Minassian
If you’re in one of the 17 states where Trader Joe’s can carry liquor, you may want to check out these affordable, private-label bourbons.
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Eye-catching and versatile, dragon fruit has captured the attention of people across the globe. Much of the world's supply comes from this country.
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Restaurants
By Liana Minassian
Culinary icon Anthony Bourdain ate at countless restaurants over the course of his life, and these five Chicago spots were among his favorites.
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McDonald's
By Liana Minassian
Steel City also threw a parade — complete with Ronald McDonald, of course — and had a 200-pound Big Mac-shaped cake to celebrate the iconic fast food burger.
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Shopping Tips
By Liana Minassian
If you tend to reach for the top shelf when selecting vodka at the store, more power to you, but one pocket-friendly brand is known for its consistent quality.
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Pizzerias
By Liana Minassian
This pizza chain doesn't skimp on toppings and certainly doesn't shy away from using lots of cheese, which is made from the milk at a local dairy farm.
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Grocery
By Liana Minassian
Did you know this soda was once one of the fastest-growing in the U.S. and even distributed by Coca-Cola? Here's the story of its rise and downfall.
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The invention of the straw dates back centuries, but did you know bourbon was a pivotal player in its creation? Here's how this spirit played a part.
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Vodka is one of the most popular spirits out there, but which brand sells the most in the world? It's a familiar label and pretty affordable, too.
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Grocery
By Liana Minassian
Germs abound at the grocery store, and not just on the handle of your shopping cart. Here's another area where bacteria can quickly accumulate.
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Cracker Barrel
By Liana Minassian
Cracker Barrel operates approximately 600 locations across the U.S., but you won't find any in this West Coast state — at least, not anymore.
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