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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Perfecting your homemade dinner roll recipe can take a bit of trial and error for fluffy, moist goodness. Here's why adding oats may do the trick.
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Nearly every peanut butter cookie recipe today calls for adding the same finishing touch, however, not everyone knows why this step is so common.
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The menu at Chula Seafood in Arizona is full of seafood-based dishes like fish tacos, poke bowls, and not one, but two unique types of tuna sandwiches.
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If your fries don't hold up to restaurant standards, it's probably because you're skipping this important step. Here's how to make crisp homemade French fries
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There's a way to reheat eggs without accidentally overcooking the yolk.
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when combined with cheese, butter, buttermilk, and flour, mashed potatoes can turn into an unexpected treat.
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Nowadays is branching out and as announced in a press release, they've enlisted the expertise of former Popeyes chef Chris Johnson.
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Embutido is made with ground pork instead of ground beef and has hard-boiled eggs and Vienna sausage in the middle. Here's more on this delicious dish.
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Chilling the dough twice can help achieve a better textured shortbread, but there's a more effective way to go about it.
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Ina Garten has a simple, clever trick to help you roll your pastry dough into a rectangle shape without overhandling the dough.
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If your meatloaf keeps turning coarse or crumbly, it's likely due to the cooking process. Here's Alton Brown's top tip for avoiding grainy meatloaf.
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Cookies are good any time of the year whether you're a gingerbread or chocolate chip fan. However, this German cookie is better when the dough ages for months.
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It's easy to understand why mayonnaise is a staple in Alton Brown's kitchen. Here's why this particular brand is his favorite.
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If you want to keep your cheese dip as simple as possible while still adding some extra flavor, there is just one canned ingredient you need.
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When President Dwight Eisenhower visited the Queen at Balmoral Castle back in the summer of 1959, they bonded over these scones, a letter from1960 reveals.
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When it came to fruit, Queen Elizabeth was only picky about how she ate it, and chef Darren McGrady revealed she had a very particular way of eating bananas.
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In addition to ready-made sandwiches, the deli department at Sprouts Farmers Market offers a build-your-own option.
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If you want to make an authentic Italian pasta dish, it doesn't get any easier than fettuccine Alfredo, at least the kind they make in Italy.
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If you're using it as a coating over a finished dessert, a processed sugar is the best option.
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Cheap beer doesn't have to taste cheap. Here's how to amp up the quality and taste with just one ingredient.
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Martha Stewart is a stalwart of TV cooking with as many tips as you might have questions. Here's the special trick Stewart does when she boils her lobster.
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If you don't have a stale loaf ready it's still possible to make a knockout French toast, though there's one additional step you'll have to take.
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There are a few characteristics that can turn a batch of good cookies into a batch of great cookies. A perfectly crinkly edge is one of those.
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If you need aquafaba for vegan desserts or other recipes, make sure to check for this ingredient when buying canned chickpeas for a stable result.
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For the upcoming Labor Day holiday, you might be thinking about getting some grocery shopping done. Here is what Trader Joe's plans on doing for the holiday.
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Supporters of Starbucks workers' unionization efforts aren't the ones currently unhappy with the Seattle coffee chain over alleged civil rights violations.
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Many cities have struggled to get customers into bars and restaurants since COVID-19 hit the hospitality industry, but research shows Miami is on the rebound.