Lisa Curran Matte

I am a writer and editor. I believe in the power of words.

I feel the rhythm and cadence of words. 

I believe in the art of using words to craft a story that unfolds in a way that engages readers. 

I can write anything. I write about everything. I research topics. I interview experts. I tell a story.

Mashed.com •

Restaurant Owners Are Asking Yelp For Help Against Anti-Vax Trolls

"They were pretty well aware of what was going to happen and had set up teams that were monitoring things like that," Gusler told Eater, although his business still had to endure an initial onslaught of negative reviews calling the business out for discriminating against patrons who choose not to get the Covid vaccination. (Non-vaccinated diners have always been welcome on the restaurant's outdoor patio.)

Through tracking systems set up by Yelp and TripAdvisor, Gusler learned the majority of th
Mashed.com •

The Real Reason Gordon Ramsay Is So Passionate About Plant-Based Cooking

Social media was abuzz in March when Gordon Ramsay took to Instagram to announce he was going vegan. "Hi guys, it's Gordon. I've got a confession. After three decades of cooking, hundreds and hundreds and thousands of hours behind the stove, I'm turning vegan."

But, was he really? Remember, this is the same person that once proclaimed the acronym for PETA, the world's largest international animal rights advocacy group, st
Mashed.com •

Everything You Need To Know About Soy Sauce

When it comes to America's favorite condiments, soy sauce ranks right up there with everyday picnic-table favorites. A reader survey conducted by The Daily Meal lists soy sauce as America's fourth-favorite condiment after mayonnaise (No. 1), mustard (No. 2), and ketchup (No. 3). Cast the net a bit wider and soy sauce still makes an impressive showing, ranking No. 8 on HuffPost's list of the world's 25 best condiments. Science Meets Food traces the orig