Samantha Leal
Freelance Writer
Samantha Leal is a writer, editor, and content strategist whose work centers around all things lifestyle—beauty, fashion, drinks, food, travel, and wellness (to name a few). Basically, all the good things in life. She holds a journalism degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and has held roles at Well+Good, Marie Claire, Latina magazine, and The Knot. Her byline has appeared in Refinery29, Glamour, Teen Vogue, Apartment Therapy, and more.
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An Italian grandmother’s secret ingredient for sweeter, better tomato sauce
This tried-and-true trick makes tomato sauce so much better.
05 May 2026
The one simple step that makes rice fluffier every time
Hint: Just add water.
17 March 2026
An Italian grandmother–approved trick for better tomato sauce
One humble vegetable can transform a too-tangy sauce into something smoother and more balanced
26 February 2026