Kalea Martin
School
Mount Holyoke College, New York University
Expertise
TikTok Food Trends, Baking Science, Filipino & 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 became a cooking web series on Tastemade in 2023.
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 Today 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, she 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.
Today Meal’s content comes from an authoritative editorial staff that is dedicated to current and comprehensive coverage. With an aim to provide only informative and engaging content, our writers, editors, and experts take care to craft clear and concise copy on all things food-related, from news in the food service industry to in-depth explainers about what’s found in readers’ refrigerators, original recipes from experienced chefs, and more.
Our team also regularly reviews and updates articles as necessary to ensure they are accurate. For more information on our editorial process, view our full policies page.
Stories By Kalea Martin
-
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.
-
Chicken lollipops are more than just a gimmicky dish. Discover how to prepare this tasty appetizer and what seasoning profile is traditionally used.
-
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.
-
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.
-
TV personality and cookbook author Joanna Gaines shares a tip to making crunchy, crowd-pleasing chili, which has roots in an American southwestern tradition.
-
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.
-
As France and America can attest, there's more than one way to scramble an egg. But what makes their approaches different?
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Many ingredients and flavor enhancers can be added to chili to elevate its taste. But one of the lesser-known additions for extra punch is ... Marmite.
-
There are few dishes more comforting and rib-sticking than pot roast. When you want to give yours a little bit of extra pizzazz, bust out the horseradish.
-
While both baked goods include the eponymous vegetable, there are a number of important distinctions between carrot bread and carrot cake. Here's what to know.
-
You could have all the time in the world and you'd probably never guess the spicy ingredient Ree Drummond uses for her unbeatable pecan pie.
-
When it comes to cookies, you might want to consider adding avocado to your next recipe - especially if you prefer a soft texture to a crisp one.
-
Nobody likes biting into a dull spud. For the hands-down ultimate in crispy potato perfection, you'll want to bust out your trusty lemon press.
-
This is hack will allow you to perfect your baking time without sacrificing a whole batch of cookies to burning. Here's what to do.
-
Sure, you can reach for ketchup and mustard to finish off your hot dog prep. Or you can try this unexpected ingredient often associated with Korean side dishes.
-
The holidays are such a busy time that you're bound to forget something from the grocery store. If you need something on New Year's Day 2024, will Aldi be open?
-
Some days feel like they were tailor-made for coffee cake. If you're short on time, you might be wondering if you can use Bisquick to make this treat.
-
When you want to mince a ton of garlic quickly and don't feel like busting out a paring knife, there's one kitchen tool you should reach for.
-
If you're gluten-free or following a strict keto meal plan, there's a super-tasty way you can enjoy pizza. Simply crack open a can of chicken for the crust.
-
A man challenged himself to dine at Olive Garden for dinner and lunch for 60 days straight. And his mission had some surprising effects on his health.
-
As it turns out, there's an incredibly easy way to secure a free Icedream with your kids meal at Chick-fil-A. Here's what to know about the hack.
-
When you want to avoid drying out your tortillas or ending up with a soggy mess, there's one trick you can use and all it requires is a spray bottle.
-
Don't you hate having to throw out food that has gone bad because you forgot about it in the back of the fridge? Never waste food again with the FIFO method.
-
While you might be tempted to send over one of your family's classic Italian recipes for Olive Garden to use, there's some things you should know.