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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It turns out there are various factors that affect the shelf life of your leftover soup. There's also best practices when it comes to cooling it down.
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When you order wings from Wingstop, that usually means you have to ask for extra sauce on the side, which will typically cost you an extra $1.99.
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While this soda-flavored product is bound to catch your eye with its unique branding at the grocery store, you may end up disappointed with your purchase.
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When you're cooking steaks in your kitchen for a crowd, there's only one way to do it that'll save you on time and have them seared to perfection.
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Given his southern heritage and the many breakfast foods available, it may be surprising that Willie Nelson’s favorite breakfast is actually this simple staple.
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Although broccoli is easy to cook in a variety of methods nothing brings out the best flavor like roasting. Make it super crispy by altering it in this way.
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There are many ways to ensure your homemade pork chops come out crispy when using the air fryer. There is also one common mistake you should avoid.
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Proper prep prevents short ribs from giving you a long face. But with this Ina Garten tip, you can check off a step by getting the butcher to do it for you.
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This cake mix from Betty Crocker was beloved in the '70s and '80s, but we've likely seen the last of it on our store shelves. Here's why.
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It can be devastating when your favorite chain restaurant stops serving your go-to meal. Sometimes even the seemingly most popular items aren't making money.
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Those who grew up in the '90s hold some nostalgia for the vitamin-rich, high-sugar soft drink Bug Juice. They needn't. Because it's still available to buy.
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Boxed cake mix doesn't just have to be a shortcut to making delicious cakes. If you add a tub of Cool Whip, you can make a batch of cookies in no time, too.
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Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is all over television. If you're interested in experiencing his culinary genius, you may wonder how many restaurants he really owns.c
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Bobby Flay found fame in Southern-style cooking, so knows a thing or two about barbecue. Here's how he elevates a store-bought sauce in a pinch.
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Pretty much all instant noodles are fried before they hit your pantry, but David Chang does things a little bit differently. Read all about them.
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Unlike cookies or cakes, pies (especially those with a custard filling like key lime pie) don't change dramatically in appearance until they are overbaked.
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While you might think the mayonnaise is to blame for your potato salad spoiling, the truth is the culprit is another ingredient in the dish.
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Lettuce in risotto? This unlikely pairing adds a whole new layer of flavor. Here's how to use lettuce in risotto and how different varieties impact the flavor.
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McDonald's spent a large part of the 80s experimenting with novelty menu items. One long-forgotten chicken nugget meal even came with a fortune cookie.
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If you accidentally whip up a pot of soup that's a little too spicy for your tastebuds, all you need to do is grab some oil to turn down the heat.
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As a celebrity chef and cookbook author, Nigella Lawson is known for having good taste, and there's one condiment she carries with her wherever she goes.
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If you undermix the batter, you'll end up with too many lumps. They'll be edible, but there's an additional step you can take that'll improve their quality.
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When making homemade soup, it's more convenient to just toss in a bag of frozen vegetables than to cut your own. Here's how to avoid them becoming mushy.
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Plenty of sandwiches have come and gone from the McDonald's menu over the years, but there's one cheesy item from the '80s that's due for a triumphant return.
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There's a reason a lot of recipes specify where in the oven you should cook your dishes or bakes, and there are good reasons why you shouldn't ignore it.
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Extending the shelf life of feta is as simple as storing it in this liquid after opening, which can maintain its freshness for two to three weeks.
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Burritos are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, so it's smart and convenient to freeze a batch for later. Simple steps will protect against a soggy result.