Food Writing
After earning an English degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Melissa began her journalism career in daily newspapers and fashion trade magazines. In 2011, she graduated from the French Culinary Institute in New York City and joined the food editorial team at Family Circle. Most recently, she led the food content of Rachael Ray In Season. Her work has been featured in The Kitchn, Real Simple, and Allrecipes, among other print and digital publications.

Eyes on the Pies 1/2 / Rachael Ray In Season

Eyes on the Pies 2/2 / Rachael Ray In Season
The Gingerbread House Kits I'd Buy Again / The Kitchn
The Most Iconic Gingerbread House Candies / The Kitchn

Eat Like An Italian 1/5 / Rachael Ray In Season

Eat Like An Italian 2/5 / Rachael Ray In Season

Eat Like An Italian 3/5 / Rachael Ray In Season

Eat Like An Italian 4/5 / Rachael Ray In Season

Eat Like An Italian 5/5 / Rachael Ray In Season

Grilling with David Rose 1/2

Grilling with David Rose 1/2

S'mores Board

Snack Toast

How to Build a Bowl of Ramen

Collard Greens

Quick Pickles 101

Compound Butter

Haute Dogs

Spriralized Noodles

Spice Blending

Blueberry Coco-nutty Smoothie

Smoked Foods

Pears Four Ways

Tools of the Italian Kitchen

House Special, Cooking with Celeb Chef Moms 1/4

House Special, Cooking with Celeb Chef Moms 2/4

House Special, Cooking with Celeb Chef Moms 3/4

House Special, Cooking with Celeb Chef Moms 4/4

Frittata Formula

Ciders