Melissa Nicholson
School
Saint Leo University
Expertise
Travel, Home And Living, Food And Wine
- Melissa is a freelance writer with niches in travel, home and living, and food and wine. She also spent time with a digital marketing company as an SEO content writer, where she published over 1,000 articles as a ghostwriter.
- She enjoys encouraging mothers with articles on her blog, Aprons, Heels, and Yoga Pants.
- One of her greatest privileges as a writer was volunteering her time to write "freedom" stories for O.U.R (Operation Underground Railroad), an organization that rescues trafficked children.
Experience
Melissa's greatest accomplishment is raising six fabulous children, most of who are now grown and flown. She currently resides in the cutest little town in Illinois but dreams of warmer climates daily. As a child, she would write notebooks full of stories, and later in college, an English professor let her know that writing was her path. Two decades later, she finally listened. She has written on just about any topic you can think of and now enjoys focusing on her niches, which allows her creativity to flow. Melissa is also passionate about encouraging women (especially mothers) through writing on her blog and public speaking. You'll see her work here at House Digest, Gay Cities, The Elephant Journal, and Operation Underground Railroad.
Education
Melissa attended St. Leo University, where she majored in Psychology but fell in love with writing. She derives her expertise from a personal love for travel, a lifetime of home and living, undertaking nine home renovations, and the fantasy that she's an amateur foodie and sommelier.
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Stories By Melissa Nicholson
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When making cheesecake, there is one essential step to take if you want it to come out creamy and with a center that doesn't collapse.
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Elvis Presley's unusual dining habits are well known, but this was the secret ingredient in Elvis' favorite meatloaf.
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Proper cheese storage is important because cheese goes bad quickly if it is in an environment that causes it to sweat. Here's how sugar can help.
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Ingredients in apple pie filling vary, but one ingredient is a must-have for a nice, thick filling because the last thing you want is a messy, runny dessert.
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For many, nothing helps us relax at the end of a long day like an old fashioned. To avoid getting drowsy, add coffee! But is coffee a good mixer for bourbon?
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There are usually two common choices for vanilla flavoring in a mousse: vanilla bean or vanilla extract. But which one should you choose? We have the answer.
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For coffee newbies, there's a whole lexicon to learn -- and things like dose, yield, and time impact your cup. Here's what 'dose' means when making espresso.
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No matter which you choose, soda water is low in calories and the carbonation makes it easy on the tummy. So, how about mixing bourbon and soda water?
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Do your potatoes ever turn out with unsightly gray or brown spots? Not to worry — the culprit is naturally occurring and actually quite healthy.
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The royal family has rules for just about everything, and food is no different. Best to brush up on these before your plan on dining with King Charles.
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Discover Nashville's top hot chicken spots, ranked for your fiery pleasure. From classics to hidden gems, indulge in the city's spicy delights!
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Cooking a ham can be a big endeavor, but with a few helpful tips, you'll impress your dinner guests and provide plenty of meat for delicious leftover dishes.
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Fried chicken is always delicious, and unsuspecting ingredients like pickle juice and parmesan cheese can elevate this crispy treat from good to great.
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Hard-boiled eggs are versatile and easy to make. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions around making hard-boiled eggs along with answers and tips.
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Fry them, flip them, and let them swim in butter. Our 13 tips to make your fried eggs even better are here to save your next incredible, edible meal.
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Cooking filet mignon is a fairly easy endeavor, but mistakes can be made. Follow these tips to ensure that you don't ruin your costly steak investment.