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Adriana Velez

SEO Content Director

I oversee the strategy for search-focused content on The Kitchn (from recipes and home cooking tips to kitchen organizing and food history) and on Apartment Therapy (including home projects and real estate).Westchester County, NY

About Me

I began my career as a lowly food blogger in Brooklyn back in the day. Over time I built a freelance career before joining the staff of a lifestyle website for moms. From there I took a series of food editor positions at SheKnows, Thrillist, and The Spruce Eats before joining The Kitchn as Executive Editor. I've been the SEO Content Director for both The Kitchn and Apartment Therapy since January 2023.

Through the years I've worked on numerous freelance projects. I've published recipes in the Washington Post and Bon Appetit, and I've done reporting for Serious Eats, GQ, Realtor.com, and various health publications. Two pieces I edited at Thrillist in 2019 were nominated for James Beard awards. And in 2021 a report I wrote on race and diabetes won a gold award from Digital Health Awards.

I love helping people find answers to their questions quickly and efficiently; but even better, I love it when I can surprise them with a little magic.

My pronouns

she/her/hers

My awards & honors

Gold Award for Deeply Rooted (report on race and diabetes), Digital Health Awards (2001); Nomination for Innovative Storytelling, James Beard Awards (2020)

Latest Stories

This Is the Ultimate Small Appliance — And It’s on Sale Ahead of Prime Day

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This thing does it all — times two.

Adriana Velez

Jul 7, 2023

30 Breakfast Casseroles Everyone Will Want to Wake Up For

Whether you lean savory or you wake up with a sweet tooth, we've got something for everyone.

Adriana Velez

May 8, 2023

How to Use Radish Greens for Zero-Waste Deliciousness

Making our springy asparagus, radish, and mint salad or tossing radishes with farro and goat cheese? Or maybe you’re slicing a few to dip into salted butter on a crudités platter. Whatever you’re making, don’t toss those radish greens! You can eat them. That’s right. If you’ve always chucked the tops into the compost or the garbage you may be curious enough to give them a try. Here are 6 ways you can use radish greens.

Emily Han

Mar 1, 2023

Shortbread, Long Story: The Lesser-Known History of a Cookie We All Love

Plus three amazing recipes!

Adriana Velez

Dec 20, 2022

I Can Finally See All My Spices, Thanks to This Brilliant $18 Organizer

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Cheers for the spice stadium!

Adriana Velez

Dec 12, 2022

These Glass Jars Make Me Feel Like I Finally Have Control over My Pantry

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Decanting pantry items is oddly satisfying, and these jars make it easier.

Adriana Velez

Dec 9, 2022

Actress Eva Mendes Loves This Hard-Working Sponge as Much as I Do

I never thought I’d become the kind of person who has strong feelings about kitchen sponges. And yet, here we are. About three years ago Skura Style kitchen sponges entered into my life, and they totally changed my perspective on what a kitchen sponge can actually do. The Skura line of sponges launched in spring 2019, ready to disrupt kitchen sinks everywhere. They’re made with odor-inhibiting antimicrobial foam rather than cellulose.

Adriana Velez

Oct 3, 2022

Batata Bhaji, My Husband's Favorite Potatoes, Are Worth Eating Every Single Day

It has all the carby softness of good comfort food, but it’s also fragrant, with layers of spice and flavor.

Adriana Velez

Sep 19, 2022

The Easiest, Most Refreshing Drink to Make on a Hot Day

The agua fresca that rules them all.

Adriana Velez

Sep 9, 2022

My Dad's Blender Salsa Is the Easiest Salsa You'll Ever Make

It comes together with four ingredients and the push of a button.