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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If you've ever heard of Squirt soda, you may wonder what the citrusy wonder tastes like. When you take a sip, you may wonder: What is Squirt's flavor?
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Nobody likes a dry cake, so when you want your prized baked good to come out extra moist, consider baking it with banana leaves. The results might shock you.
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Your go-to homemade grilled cheese could taste even better with the simple addition of an ingredient you may have never considered before: garlic salt.
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They may be known for their Italian-inspired food, but what is there for the steak lovers? We take a look at Olive Garden's steak offerings.
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Earn some savings and enjoy the same great taste of Reese's Puffs by buying Aldi's dupe. Customers are raving about it.
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Do you have a ton of leftover potato salad from the last picnic? You can breathe new life into this dish by roasting your creamy leftovers in the oven.
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If you've become disillusioned because you're salads like enough luster, then you need to try Jacques Pépin's professional tip for improving salad dressing.
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When it comes to baking, one ingredient is key: butter. Take this simple tip from Alton Brown for better baked goods and enjoy the tasty difference.
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If you're a fan of hash browns, you may have encountered the Hungry Jack and Idaho Spuds brands. If you thought they were different, well, you were wrong.
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Martha Stewart's tuna salad recipe calls for the expected tuna, mayo, celery, salt, and pepper, but is also enhanced with an unexpected ingredient: fresh basil.
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Olive Garden may have relatively inexpensive Italian-style cuisine and locations all over the U.S. But should you go there to catch up on your emails?
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Learn how Ina Garten uses ice cream in a clever way to make a delicious sauce that goes with cakes, tarts, fruit, and anything else you can imagine.
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Have you ever heard of a Big Green Egg grill? This unique and versatile cooking device is special for a number of reasons. Here's what to know.
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Greek yogurt frosting isn't as sweet because its main ingredient - yogurt - is a combination of yogurt cultures and fermented milk, which form a sour blend.
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The plant-based milk brand went on the hit TV show asking for an investment. Here's what happened to Nutr and what the company is up to today.
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For sweet potato fries that are actually crispy, many recipes call for a flour coating. But while this is effective, you don't need the extra ingredient.
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When you're about to start mixing and stirring up a batch of cake mix but suddenly find you're out of parchment paper, we have a simple alternative for you.
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You can incorporate wine into more recipes than you'd think, and any dish that calls for a sauce or gravy can benefit from wine if you follow Alton Brown's tip.
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Chicken lollipops are more than just a gimmicky dish. Discover how to prepare this tasty appetizer and what seasoning profile is traditionally used.
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Beef Wellington can be tricky to cook just right so the bottom doesn't end up soggy. These are all the pitfalls to avoid to get the crust perfectly crispy.
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If you like deviled eggs, you'll probably love this alternative that requires far less time to make but has the potential to pack even more flavor.
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TV personality and cookbook author Joanna Gaines shares a tip to making crunchy, crowd-pleasing chili, which has roots in an American southwestern tradition.
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Choosing the right bakeware is key for making a perfect cake. Though glass cake pans are common, opting for the material is surprisingly not the best decision.
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As France and America can attest, there's more than one way to scramble an egg. But what makes their approaches different?
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Craving a juicy Beef Wellington, but find yourself on a budget? Meatloaf can be a cheaper and easier alternative to beef tenderloin for this classic dish.
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You might be familiar with lasagna, the classic layered pasta dish, but have you ever heard of Olive Garden's Lasagna Fritta? Here's what to know.
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Hot chocolate is no longer just for sipping. Adding hot chocolate mix to your homemade cheesecake filling is the perfect way to elevate this classic dessert.