Kelly Douglas
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
School
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Expertise
Psychology Of Grocery Store Marketing, TikTok Food Trends, Fast Food Secret Menu Hacks
- Kelly's Daily Meal article on rye flour chocolate chip cookies garnered nearly 17,500 reactions on Facebook.
- She was once selected to conduct a writing workshop on how to write compelling personal narrative articles.
- Kelly loves her "hot takes" spicy and her food even spicier: Tabasco is her favorite hot sauce, and she believes that to make the most of it, you should always shake the bottle over your food.
Experience
Kelly has worked as a digital copywriter for several years. Early in her career, she secured bylines on Her Campus, HelloGiggles, and Thought Catalog, and her work has since been featured on Yahoo!, MSN, POPSUGAR, and Food Delivery Guru. She is formerly a Contributor Editor for The Mighty, a website dedicated to health. Kelly has also been a Senior Editor for Unwritten, a millennial lifestyle site, and she has spent much of her tenure at the site editing recipes and food-related articles.
Education
Kelly has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. As part of her undergraduate education, Kelly took coursework in marketing, social psychology, and food science.
The Daily Meal’s content comes from an authoritative editorial staff that is dedicated to current and comprehensive coverage. With an aim to provide only informative and engaging content, our writers, editors, and experts take care to craft clear and concise copy on all things food-related, from news in the food service industry to in-depth explainers about what’s found in readers’ refrigerators, original recipes from experienced chefs, and more.
Our team also regularly reviews and updates articles as necessary to ensure they are accurate. For more information on our editorial process, view our full policies page.
Stories By Kelly Douglas
-
The microwave can be a cooking savior but there are some foods that can create more work than they are worth. Pasta sauce is one of those foods.
-
One of the best ways to use fish sticks in your everyday meal prep is to incorporate them into fish tacos. And if that sounds a bit bland at first, think again.
-
There's actually an FDA-approved reason why there's so much space in chip bags, and it might just make your chip-eating experience even better.
-
The stand mixer is one of the handiest kitchen appliances you can have, but so is the food processor. Both can make whipped cream, but the latter may be best.
-
Ravioli is an easy and filling weeknight meal. It really doesn't take much skill to cook them. But if you use a colander to drain them, you need to read this.
-
Anyone who can't stand frosting knows the beauty of a naked cake - there's not much icing to speak of. But how much frosting can you put on a naked cake?
-
Chili powder and chile powder: They're both peppery spices, so how different can they be? Well, it turns out that you might not want to mix them up.
-
Did you ever wish there was a way to guarantee gooey chocolate chips in your cookies? One expert has a tip for this that may blow your mind and your eardrums.
-
If you crave homemade chocolate chip cookies, you probably want them to be ready rather quickly. This TikTok quick-bake hack left some impatient people unhappy.
-
You’d be hard-pressed to find a chocolate snacker who doesn’t keep some on hand. If you prefer it cold, know this before you put it in the fridge or freezer.
-
We take cooking tips from celebrity chefs but don't think they snack any differently than us. Anne Burrell's favorite cracker might be yours, too.
-
Many chain restaurants feature secret menu items these days, and Tim Hortons is no different. But its secret menu pizza looks and sounds interesting.
-
Starbucks may have some large store locations in the world, but where can you find the largest location? Here's what you can expect at the largest Starbucks.
-
If you love sweet, cinnamon-flavored toast for breakfast or for a snack, you should try buttering it before you toast it to achieve a smooth, even texture.
-
Certain groceries now cost more than we're used to. Some things we're seeing marked up don't necessarily cost more to make. So, why are they more expensive?
-
Did you ever imagine that Ireland would have a Chinese Takeout place? Probably not. But it does and TikTok is going nuts over its spice bag offering.
-
Looking to bake cookies with the best nooks and crannies but don’t have a cookie press? You can utilize another kitchen utensil to make crispy-creviced cookies.
-
For people who aren't regular coffee drinks, the minute differences between macchiatos and cappuccinos can be a bit confusing. Here's a trick.
-
While this unexpected, sweet and salty Cheetos combination isn't one that you'll find in most lunchboxes, it is easy to find in your kitchen.
-
Borgs involve a gallon bottle and a "hangover-proof" formula. But is carrying borgs from party to party actually safe, or is it a recipe for binge drinking?
-
In response to claims that a former employee was intentionally misgendered at a California location, Shake Shack has agreed to pay $20K in a settlement.
-
Fast-food restaurants feature plenty of secret menu options, but McDonald's secret menu grilled cheese may just be one of the best options to order.
-
Natasha Coline Kim Fah Lee Fokas, a baker from Switzerland, has successfully surpassed the record for world's biggest wearable cake dress. Here's what to know.
-
Fans of the classic shortbread or flavorful Samoas wait for their Girl Scout Cookies all year long. Did you know there’s a way to make them taste even better?
-
While Dairy Queen serves up plenty of cold treats on a daily basis, their Blizzards don't technically have any ice cream in them. Here's why.
-
Coca-Cola's latest soda release is drawing intrigue and has people scratching their heads. Here's what to know about Coca-Cola Move and its mysterious flavor.
-
Gooey brownie lovers will look for any way to enjoy the sweet treat. What's better than multiple layers of brownie mixed in with your other favorite sweets?