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
 
          