Cara O'Bleness
Location
Metro Detroit, Michigan
School
Michigan State University
Expertise
Lifestyle, Health & Wellness, Small Business & Entrepreneurship
- Cara O'Bleness is a passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media. Her content expertise spans a number of verticals, including lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship.
- Though she loves to cook and bake, Cara swears she could eat pasta for every meal and never get bored. In her free time, you'll often find her trying out new recipes and looking for the best way to sneak veggies into every meal (including dessert!).
- Cara is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism, where she was a staff writer, managing editor, and blog editor for Spartanedge.com, an alternative multimedia publication.
Experience
Cara has always loved the written word. As a child, her favorite books were read aloud to her so frequently that she could recite them back to herself before she even knew how to read. Cara has been devoted to reading and writing ever since. She loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Throughout her career, Cara has covered lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business content as both a writer and editor, and her work has been published in both print and online publications, including Hour Detroit and StartupNation. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and making her way through Michigan's many microbreweries.
Education
Cara is a Michigan State University alumna, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a specialization in visual communication.
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Stories By Cara O'Bleness
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Try this easy technique for turning your muffin tin into a donut pan, no extra tools or gadgets are required.
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Frozen pizza? Check. Leftovers or extra produce in the fridge? Check. Here's how to perfectly dress your frozen pizza with delicious veggies every time.
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We were curious about which boxed wine brand fans favor, so Tasting Table polled 588 people living in the U.S. to learn which brand they think is the best,.
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It might seem like vegans can't eat tortellini, which traditionally involves meat and cheese. Fortunately, there's an easy fix to make the dish plant-based.
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Perhaps you store your uncooked rice in the pantry, but there's an even better way to store the grains to keep them as fresh as possible.
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You may want to reach for a cup of green tea to reap its many nutritional and health benefits. Here's why green tea is considered such a powerful superfood.
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Due to its mild flavor, there are many common quinoa substitutes you can swap out in recipes, including amaranth. Here's how the grains are different.
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Coffee is a morning ritual for most Americans, and a deeply personal one at that. We asked readers how they prepare their cup of joe. Here are the results.
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While there are many important components to keep in mind when smoking meat, there's one common temperature mistake you want to avoid.
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Outside of choosing a top-quality brownie mix, there's another super simple way to enhance your boxed brownie mix for the tastiest results.
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Here's the best technique to help keep your coffee filter from collapsing.
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There are a number of simple tips you can implement to make better cookies, and Ina Garten's trick for perfect cookie dough is one you can't skip.
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When it comes to preparing kale, most recipes call for it to be stemmed, which can be a laborious process. Here's a tip for removing the leaves easily.
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Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage are particularly tasty when roasted but easy to make mistakes with. Here's the best way to cut your cabbage for roasting.
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When it comes to cooking, do you find yourself measuring with your heart more frequently than an actual measuring utensil? Then this one's for you.
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While you surely have a go-to banana bread recipe, there's a simple way to elevate any basic banana bread that results in a zesty and refreshing flavor profile.
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This is the best way to freeze individual portions of soup for reheating quickly.
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In order to get your daily dose of micronutrients, it's important to eat vitamin-rich fruits, and there's one in particular that packs a nutrient-dense punch.
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Avoid making the mistakes nearly everyone makes with frozen food by following this pro tip from Ina Garten.
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When it comes to making the perfect sheet pan roasted veggies, there's a tried-and-true method you can implement for crisper, more tender results.
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If you're curious about healthy carbohydrates, you may be surprised to learn that there's an unexpected vegetable that's packed with good-for-you carbs.
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With a mild taste and soft texture, cottage cheese is a great addition to many meals and is packed with nutrients.
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Before stirring a can of tomatoes into your next batch of soup, try out this kitchen hack to intensify the flavors in your pot.
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Tempeh is a plant-based protein powerhouse. Here's how it compares to tofu.
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Step away from the wastebasket! Instead of tossing this common kitchen scrap, use it to take your chili to the next level in an unexpected way.