Katherine Martinelli

Katherine Martinelli is a recipe developer and award-winning journalist who spends her days dreaming and writing about food. A mom of two, her food articles and recipes have appeared in Eating Well, Serious Eats, Food & Wine, Martha Stewart, and many other publications.

Articles by Katherine Martinelli

thanksgiving

50 Ways Thanksgiving Foods Have Changed

See the evolution of Thanksgiving into what we celebrate today.

nestle push up pops

These Snacks Will Make You So Nostalgic

Most of them are still available to buy!

30 Best Grocery Shopping Tips of All Time

30 Secrets Supermarkets Won't Ever Tell You

Save big dollars and eat more high-quality foods with these insider shopping secrets.

starbucks american cherry pie frappucino with domed pie crust and slice of cherry pie on a plate

These Frappuccino Flavors Are Seriously Odd

How many have you tried?

Coffee creamer

20 Weird & Wonderful Coffee Creamer Flavors

How do you feel about mushroom-based creamer?

Wendy's Frosty

The Best and Worst Frozen Fast Food Desserts

Sticking to small or kid-sized treats will cut down on the fat, sugar, and calories.

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20 Trendy New Foods From Classic Brands

There's a good chance you're going to want to keep an eye out for some of these during your next shopping trip.

50 Amazing Secret Perks in Popular Restaurants

50 Amazing Restaurant Rewards Programs

From birthday freebies to discounts for kids and veterans, here are the best restaurant rewards programs.

sliced easter table ham on serving plate

Why We Eat Ham on Easter

From practical considerations, tradition was born.

Mcdonald's filet o fish sandwich meal

This Is Why McDonald's Sells a Filet-O-Fish

For a place known for a Big Mac and fries, you never thought you would see fish on the menu...

Caesar salad

Who Is the True Originator of Caesar Salad?

There are actually multiple men who claim they created it—and none of them is Julius Caesar.

Reuben sandwich side view

Two States Claim to Have Created the Reuben

Two states claim to have created the Reuben—we'll let you decide who really got there first.

Bloody mary

Here's How the Bloody Mary Got Its Gory Name

Sorry, but a murderous queen wasn't the actual inspiration after all.

Dr pepper on ice

Sorry, But Dr Pepper Wasn't Made By a Doctor

The soda was actually first made by a pharmacist.

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Where Did the Cobb Salad Get Its Name From?

It all started with one hungry man in a kitchen with some leftovers, of course.

Wild things skinny dipped peanut butter chocolate covered almonds

You'll Love These Chocolate-Covered Snacks

These sweet snacks are the answer for when you're craving anything chocolate.

William sonoma witch finger cookies

20 Halloween Food Products You'll Love

It's time to get into the spooky spirit.

Grilled cheese

10 Foods You're Eating That Are Probably Fake

Don't be fooled by the appearance of your foods! These imitation eats are anything but the real deal.

Bad breath

What to Know Before Starting the Keto Diet

If you're considering embarking on this low-carb diet, these are the essential tips to know first.

Mariposa neiman marcus restaurant

15 Clothing & Furniture Stores With Delicious Food

From farm-to-table foods at ABC Kitchen to breakfast at Tiffany's, there's something for everyone.

Steak and veggies

Cut Calories at Restaurant With These 30 Tips

Finding healthier alternatives to your favorite dishes will help you save calories, fat, and sodium.