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My work appears in AARP The Magazine, Allrecipes, Bon Appetit, Conde Nast Traveler, Eating Well, Good Grit, Midwest Living, Morgan Stanley Mosaic, Real Simple, Robb Report, Shape, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, The Wall Street Journal, Virtuoso The Magazine, Well + Good, Wine Enthusiast and more.

 

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What is a Fasting-Mimicking Diet?
What is a Fasting-Mimicking Diet?

Vitacost

You may have heard of the fasting-mimicking diet — but what is it, exactly, and is it safe? It turns out, this diet isn’t primarily focused on weight loss, but other benefits such as slowing the aging process.

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WellnessKelsey OgletreeApril 30, 2021Comment
The Pegan Diet is Trending (Again). Here's Why
The Pegan Diet is Trending (Again). Here's Why

Cooking Light

Lately, celebrities from Katie Couric to Eva Mendes have sung the praises of a way of eating that combines principles from Paleo and vegan diets. Pegan diets have surged in popularity again recently thanks to Dr. Hyman's latest book, published in February.

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Food and DrinkKelsey OgletreeApril 30, 2021Comment
10 Mistakes You’re Making When Growing Your Own Food
10 Mistakes You’re Making When Growing Your Own Food

Real Simple

Got into victory gardens during the pandemic? There’s more to good-quality, high-yielding plants than you may have thought. Here’s how to give your garden a glow up this year.

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Food and DrinkKelsey OgletreeApril 29, 2021Comment
These Chef-Approved “Spaghetti Pancakes” Are a Great Way to Use Up Leftovers
These Chef-Approved “Spaghetti Pancakes” Are a Great Way to Use Up Leftovers

The Kitchn

The mix-in opportunities in this pancake are vast. The base recipe is so neutral that it’s a vessel for flavor. Leftover spicy sausage, cooked mushrooms, fresh kale? Throw it in and see what happens.

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Food and DrinkKelsey OgletreeApril 28, 2021Comment
How to Make Fruit Taste Like Your Favorite Candy
How to Make Fruit Taste Like Your Favorite Candy

Real Simple

They say fruit is "nature's candy." But let's be real: Sometimes you want a handful of crunchy, curiously delicious banana Runts—and the taste or texture of an actual banana won't compare.

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Food and DrinkKelsey OgletreeApril 28, 2021Comment
Pro Tips for Planning a Safe and Stress-Free Wedding in 2021
Pro Tips for Planning a Safe and Stress-Free Wedding in 2021

Real Simple

While this year isn't quite as difficult as 2020 when it comes to coordinating a celebration, local restrictions likely mean you're continuing to exercise more caution and scale back what you originally envisioned for your big day.

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LifestyleKelsey OgletreeApril 23, 2021Comment
Life, May/June 2021
Life, May/June 2021

Midwest Living

I wrote about a Chicago charity organization raising money for ALS, a fun new read from a Kansas author and impressive handmade paddleboards from Michigan.

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LifestyleKelsey OgletreeApril 22, 2021Comment
Anchors Aweigh
Anchors Aweigh

Midwest Living

Follow the wind to a new hobby — sailing schools like Lake Manawa Sailing Association and Milwaukee Community Sailing Center make it easy with classes for beginners.

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Wellness, TravelKelsey OgletreeApril 22, 2021Comment
1, 2, 3: Scottsdale, Arizona Destination Guide
1, 2, 3: Scottsdale, Arizona Destination Guide

Hotels Above Par

The sun shines 299 days a year in the golfer’s paradise of Scottsdale, Arizona — but you don’t have to be a linksman to soak up some vitamin D in this dynamic desert city, which feels surprisingly outdoorsy.

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TravelKelsey OgletreeApril 21, 2021Comment
Lovin’ from the Oven
Lovin’ from the Oven

VIE Magazine

Ali Patton of Mama Mitchell’s Pound Cake is carrying on her Southern grandmother’s legacy, one stick of butter at a time. (Story appeared in May 2021 print issue.)

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Food and DrinkKelsey OgletreeApril 20, 2021Comment
How to Set Up the Perfect Work-From-Outdoors Space (Because WFO Is the New WFH)
How to Set Up the Perfect Work-From-Outdoors Space (Because WFO Is the New WFH)

Real Simple

Whether it's the rustling of leaves in the wind or the calm after a rainstorm, being outside offers a feeling of zen that can help you get into a creative zone.

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Home, LifestyleKelsey OgletreeApril 14, 2021Comment
12 Food Styling Tips from Celebrity Chefs to Try at Dinner Tonight
12 Food Styling Tips from Celebrity Chefs to Try at Dinner Tonight

Better Homes & Gardens

If you’re tired of the same dish-up-your-own plate routine, turn to these tips to master the art of fancy food plating. Your family will thank you.

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Food and DrinkKelsey OgletreeApril 13, 2021Comment
Fresh Food Connect Is Helping Gardeners Reduce Hunger in Their Communities
Fresh Food Connect Is Helping Gardeners Reduce Hunger in Their Communities

Farm Flavor

In 2020, the Colorado-based organization donated about 20,000 pounds of fresh produce to those in need. However, the difference they’re making is bigger than numbers.

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Food and DrinkKelsey OgletreeApril 7, 2021Comment
Got Major Sink Stains? Here's What to Try Before Replacing It
Got Major Sink Stains? Here's What to Try Before Replacing It

Allrecipes

Here's the combo that salvaged my granite composite sink, plus what to try (and what to avoid) based on your sink's material.

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HomeKelsey OgletreeApril 5, 2021Comment
13 Tips for Styling Your Kitchen Countertop Like a Professional Designer
13 Tips for Styling Your Kitchen Countertop Like a Professional Designer

Allrecipes

The finishing touch on a clean sink free of dishes, a shiny range, and sparkling counters is bits of décor here and there that add style to one of the hardest-working rooms in your home.

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HomeKelsey OgletreeApril 5, 2021Comment
I Tried This Laundry Detergent Mopping Trick and My Kitchen Floors Have Never Sparkled More
I Tried This Laundry Detergent Mopping Trick and My Kitchen Floors Have Never Sparkled More

Allrecipes

Once you've tried this easy method for cleaning your kitchen floors — especially the grease and grime that can collect around the front of your fridge, stove and sink — you'll never try anything else.

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HomeKelsey OgletreeApril 5, 2021Comment
How To Degrease Every Surface in Your Kitchen
How To Degrease Every Surface in Your Kitchen

Allrecipes

Little particles of grease can build up everywhere from your cabinets to your canisters. There's no better time than spring to do a deep clean of your kitchen, including de-funking all that gunk.

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HomeKelsey OgletreeApril 5, 2021Comment
Can You Clean a HEPA Filter? Here’s What Experts Have to Say
Can You Clean a HEPA Filter? Here’s What Experts Have to Say

Real Simple

When something in your home looks dirty, your natural instinct is probably to clean that item, ASAP. But when it comes to air filters, soap and water don't always do the trick.

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HomeKelsey OgletreeApril 2, 2021Comment
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