Derek Moreno

Derek Moreno is a Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer for Just N Life. A former chef with over a decade of experience in professional kitchens and a degree in English from the University of Michigan, his work explores the intersections of food, culture, and wellness. He covers culinary trends, sustainability, and topics at the crossroads of lifestyle and entertainment.

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The Chefs Redefining Mexican Cuisine in the U.S.
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Destination Stars Hollow
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The Great British Baking Show Season 16 (Collection 13)
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My Favorite Recipes I Save for the Fall
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Reading Romances Part II: “Bride”
Burnout
Burnout in the Kitchen: Why Walking Away Isn’t So Simple
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Netflix Sussex Gamble: Meghan and Harry Partnership With Netflix Continues but Why?
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Reading Romances: One Reader’s Rediscovery Into an Unfamiliar Genre
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What To Expect From Detroit’s Jazz-Tastic 2025 Jazz Festival
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‘Freakier Friday’ Takes You Away, Again!
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AI Is Here, and It’s Everywhere
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Justice Restored—Superhero fatigue is no more or is it?
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Wednesday Season 2: Shadows Return to Nevermore
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Salsas with a Twist: Bold, Bright Recipes for Summer
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Taste of Polonia 2025: Chicago’s Premier Polish Festival Returns This Labor Day Weekend
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Happy Gilmore 2 Review: A Return to Our Happy Place—But Was It Worth It?
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A New Era of Hope: James Gunn’s Superman Delivers a Needed Reboot
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Fish Like a Chef: Three Techniques That Never Miss
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Will The Last of Us Stay True Without Its Original Voices?
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Jurassic World Rebirth: A Fun Ride That Still Feels Like a Missed Opportunity
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The Bear Season 4 Still Delivers, Just Not How You Expect
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Remembering Chef Anne Burrell: A Force of Food and Fire
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The Joy of Homemade Ice Cream: Recipes, Tips, and Tools
The Bear Breakdown, Fallout, and What Comes Next
The Bear: Breakdown, Fallout, and What Comes Next
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Éclairs: A Timeless Classic Worth Celebrating
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To Cook Is to Care: Anthony Bourdain’s Legacy Lives On
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Summer Nostalgia Foods: Classics Reimagined
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Welcome to Derry: What Fans Can Look Forward To
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The Problem with Criticism: What Kellergate Teaches Us About Chefs, Critics, and the Power Dynamics of Fine Dining
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Food Heals: But Not Always the Way We Think
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The Problem With Pretty Food: Cooking for Connection, Not the Camera
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Pantry MVPs: The Ingredients That Save Me Every Time
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Memorial Day Menu Boosters: Dishes That Deserve a Spot at the Table
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There’s No Taste Like Home: What a New Food Show Can Teach Us About Ourselves
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Beyond the Dish: Vulnerability and Growth on NBC’s ‘Yes, Chef!’
Martha Stewart & José Andrés on NBC's "Yes, Chef."
“Yes, Chef!” and the End of the Toxic Kitchen Culture?
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More Than a Restaurant: The Heart of Community Cooking
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Three-Ingredient Healthy Meals (When Life Gets Too Busy)
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Cooking for One Doesn’t Have to Suck
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Netflix’s ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’, The Chefs Who Changed the Way We Eat
Alessandro Vitale’s ‘Low Waste Kitchen’ Is the Earth Day Cookbook Worth Buzzing About