Kelsey Ogletree’s Writing Portfolio

AARP The Magazine

Hailing from Ecuador — where seafood from the Pacific is plentiful and beloved — chef Byron Peñafiel, of HOWM Cocina & Cocktails in New York City, is our go-to expert on how to make restaurant-quality fish dinners at home.

Southern Living

Main dishes rooted in tradition and sides of nostalgia are on the menu for 2022, along with growing global flavors, healthier (and plant-based) options, a taste for teas, and alcohol-free beverages.

Allrecipes

The Big Easy fryer cooks a bird up to 16 pounds without oil, and faster than your oven. But, it's not for everyone. Read on to decide if it’s right for your Thanksgiving this year.

Real Simple

Except for grandma's cast-iron skillet, most aren't meant to last generations and will need to be replaced eventually. That's where this helpful guide comes in.

Food & Wine

Queen’s Reward offers a taste of Mississippi to wine drinkers across the country with mead, one of the fastest-growing alcohol categories.

Midwest Living

Hey, sugar! These beloved bakeries go big on festive confections and holiday cheer, from Rainbow Bakery in Bloomington, Indiana, to Suzu's Bakery in Champaign, Illinois.

Real Simple

For so many reasons, quiche is the ultimate easy dish: It's delicious for any meal of the day, can be made with a few simple ingredients in your fridge, and is endlessly customizable.

Well + Good

Chances are you already know about omega-3s. But equally as important are omega-6 fatty acids, another type of healthy fat that comes with a little bit of controversy.

Allrecipes

If this November holiday won't feel like a holiday to you without a turkey, consider hitting the grocery store well in advance this season to guarantee you'll bring home the bird.

Farm Flavor

Mushroom foraging is hard work, but rewarding when you can enjoy your bounty for dinner. Chefs share how to get started and how to prepare them for maximum enjoyment (spoiler alert: lots of butter).

Allrecipes

As any dedicated slow-cooker fan knows, these gadgets follow the set-it-and-forget-it mantra, making them a no-brainer tool for crafting drinks ahead of time.

Eating Well (Print)

Through growing and replanting a humble succulent that's also good to eat, Sam Norton of Heron Farms in Charleston aims to restore hurting salt marshes in South Carolina.

Better Homes & Gardens

There's no wrong time to eat pumpkin bars. With flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg, these delicious treats can be enjoyed any time of day—and we bet you won't be able to stop at just one.