School
The Pennsylvania State University, Culinary Institute of Long Island
Expertise
Protein-rich snacks and meals, Chocolate, Wine
- Melissa is a culinary school graduate in baking and pastry arts.
- She loves to create snack and meal plans for parents with young children.
- She enjoys cooking shows and competitions, eating healthfully (and decadently), and visiting creative restaurants and wineries.
Experience
Melissa has over 25 years of experience in the writing and publishing industries, focusing on parenting, education, family, health, nutrition, exercise, technology, pop culture and entertainment, and more. She's also done ghostwriting work for celebrities and other clients, as well as interviews and research. She's also written for NOOM for healthy eating. She came to write for Foodie thanks to her love of creating new recipes, reading about food and food trends, her fondness for chocolate, and her never-ending fascination with smoothie concepts.
Education
Melissa attended and graduated The Pennsylvania State University with BA in Media Studies - Communications. She also graduated from the Culinary Institute of Long Island's Graduate of Baking and Pastry Arts program.
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Kitchen
By Melissa Kay March 13th, 2025
Boxed brownie mix is a short cut that saves times and energy but can leave a little something to be desired. Luckily, that's easy to fix with one addition.
By Melissa Kay March 13th, 2025
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Kitchen
By Melissa Kay March 11th, 2025
Between food splatters and bad odors, microwaves can get dirty fast. Fortunately, there's a simple way to clean the countertop appliance using a lemon.
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Drink
By Melissa Kay March 11th, 2025
If you want an easy way to level up your plain Nespresso coffee, adding some chocolate candy to your cup will bring a sweet, decadent flavor.
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Kitchen
By Melissa Kay March 8th, 2025
There are tons of ways to thicken up a watery soup. Adding this ingredient is one of the quickest and easiest methods, and its also a great waste-free practice.
By Melissa Kay March 8th, 2025
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Kitchen
By Melissa Kay March 6th, 2025
Tuna salad is a classic lunch, but it can get a bit boring. If you're looking for a way to add a burst of flavor to your tuna salad, add a bit of sweetness.
By Melissa Kay March 6th, 2025
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Kitchen
By Melissa Kay March 5th, 2025
If the same old tuna salad you've been having for lunch is getting boring, all you need is to add this one ingredient to breathe life back into your routine.
By Melissa Kay March 5th, 2025
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Facts
By Melissa Kay March 3rd, 2025
Ice cream is meant to melt in your mouth, but that also means it will also melt the second it's out of the freezer. Solve this problem with a simple hack.
By Melissa Kay March 3rd, 2025
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Kitchen
By Melissa Kay March 3rd, 2025
If you've used too much mayonnaise in your tuna salad, making it overly creamy or even liquidy, don't worry. Here are some easy ways to save your tuna salad.
By Melissa Kay March 3rd, 2025
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Kitchen
By Melissa Kay March 2nd, 2025
Any bowl of soup is improved by adding toppings with contrasting texture. This snack food fits the bill perfectly, but might not be one you've tried before.
By Melissa Kay March 2nd, 2025
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Kitchen
By Melissa Kay March 2nd, 2025
If you want to switch up your toast routine, set aside the avocados and reach for this canned veggie that's perfect for making a sweet or savory snack.
By Melissa Kay March 2nd, 2025
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Facts
By Melissa Kay February 26th, 2025
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Drink
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Facts
By Melissa Kay February 22nd, 2025
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By Melissa Kay February 2nd, 2025
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Kitchen
By Melissa Kay February 1st, 2025
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Facts
By Melissa Kay January 30th, 2025
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By Melissa Kay January 24th, 2025
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Facts
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Entertainment
By Melissa Kay January 21st, 2025
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Restaurants
By Melissa Kay January 20th, 2025
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