Kalea Martin
School
Mount Holyoke College, New York University
Expertise
TikTok Food Trends, Baking Science, Filipino And Italian Cuisine
- Growing up on a steady diet of afritada, pandesal, and mangoes with bagoong, Kalea has always had a passion for food and has shared her expertise in over 1,000 articles published across a variety of nationally distributed outlets.
- Her work has been featured on Betty Crocker and Shamrock Farms products, and in 2022 it earned her a nomination for Bake From Scratch Magazine's The Greatest Baker.
- Since 2020, Kalea has been developing recipes for the blog "Fiction in the Kitchen" — which in 2023 became a cooking webseries on Tastemade.
Experience
Kalea Martín began her writing career at LUXOS Magazine in Milan, Italy, where she covered international food and travel. When she moved back to the U.S., Kalea worked part time at HarperCollins Publishers' marketing department and a Manhattan bakery. Later she found a more permanent home at POPSUGAR, writing everything from Starbucks drink reviews to fitness tips. Though all of Kalea's published content falls under the lifestyle category, the majority of it highlights the latest food and cooking trends appearing primarily on Tasting Table, Mashed, and Daily Meal. You can also find more of her writing in Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, and People.
Education
Kalea holds a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Holyoke College, where she majored in Romance Languages/Literature and Studio Art. As part of her undergraduate education, Kalea studied Italian culture and cuisine while working and living in Milan and Venice. She also has a certificate in modern journalism from New York University.
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Stories By Kalea Martin
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Dedicated fans of the McRib need not fret, because there are plenty of other places to get your hands on an alternative, and it's easy enough to recreate too.
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Filipino cookies of French origin may be a surprising addition to your dessert menu. Here's the connection between silvanas and dacquoise cake.
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Mushrooms are a great meat alternative, but the spice blend is key to making good mushroom bacon. Here's one essential ingredient to transform your vegan bacon.
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Though a basic bread pudding consists of bread soaked in custard, a bit of fresh orange zest can take the flavor to the next level.
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One of the most telling red flags may not be evident in the seafood itself, but rather a condiment served with it.
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Tupperware is synonymous with reliable and durable food storage solutions. Now Target has announced a new Tupperware deal that's been two decades in the making.
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Handling the dough carefully is essential when making mini pies, and that's where a shot glass can come in handy.
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While you may assume that it requires the skill of a professional cheesemaker to achieve burrata's creamy interior, you can easily make stracciatella at home.
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A frittata may be a less time-consuming recipe than other egg dishes, but that doesn't mean it's entirely foolproof, in fact, it can easily turn out soggy,
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Chemical reactions are an essential part of the baking process. But are the ones created by cream of tartar a necessity?
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Every president has special requests regarding which of their favorite foods should be stocked in the White House kitchen. Here are Pres. Biden's requests.
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An avocado toast hack on TikTok is inspiring lovers of the morning staple to try some cheese in their next batch.
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It isn't uncommon to bake chicken in a Dutch oven, but the technique Vivian Chan uses takes it a step further.
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If you're feeling particularly bold, changing the flavor profile of your pizza altogether is the way to go.
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Cream cheese in the tub, specifically the whipped kind, is actually a different product from the cream cheese that comes in a brick.
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As it turns out, you don't have to book a flight to Paris or make a reservation at a fancy French restaurant in order this delicacy.
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Even with the right recipe, sometimes you still end up with a clumpy sauce, a result of the fat naturally separating from the cheese.
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Though they're served and shaped exactly like cake, cookie cakes come with their own set of hacks. Here's a great tip for elevating your next cookie cake.
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While you can easily find bowl-shaped tortillas at your local market, it's easier to achieve on your own without having to buy a pricey product or special mold.
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It's a simple substitution but one that's sure to give you the creamiest mac and cheese.
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Butter boards are a visually appealing way to enjoy butter. But Alex Guarnaschelli believes there's a simpler and much more satisfying way to serve it.
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If you want your peanut butter cookies to appear brown, therefore, you'll have to add certain ingredients to achieve that. Here's how to achieve it.
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Chicken is such a popular protein but consumers are feeling the pinch of inflation at the meat counter. A new report shows that there may be relief in sight.
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Unlike shredded chicken, pulled chicken undergoes a much more lengthy cooking process. But here's an ingredient that allows you to make pulled chicken fast.
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Alton Brown doesn't use this common technique when making fried chicken, and it's not for the reason you may think. Here's what the TV chef does instead.
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Even if you do have plenty of ground beef for your meatloaf, you don't want to skip this ingredient.
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You might assume that heavy cream is a must, but the truth is you get better results when you swap it for another ingredient.