Keeping Up With Kelsey
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A lifestyle blog on food, travel, and everyday joy
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How Steak Changed My Life
In my late teens I began to notice several health problems associated with rapid changes in my body. I went through persistent gut issues, acne, psoriasis flare-ups, hair loss, and fragile nails. I sought the attention of various doctors and went through many medical tests and bought every supplement available in the market but hardly…
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New Years In New York
The New Year plans for this year came together just before the deadline, but somehow… everything just went the right way. After making spontaneous reservations for our flights and hotel for NYC, I contacted an old friend who coincidentally turned up on the visit during that same weekend. As destiny would have it, he asked…
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Yeast Coast Bakery Review
As an avid food lover, I go to places that I love that use real ingredients — and Yeast Coast Bakehouse in College Park has definitely done you over. I had been hearing about their cinnamon rolls for a long time, so I finally decided to go there… and now I’ve become their loyal customer….
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Merit Coffee Co. Matcha Review
During a recent trip to Dallas for the 4th of July, my husband, our friend Camilla, and I stumbled upon Merit Coffee Co. in the vibrant Deep Ellum district — one of their 13 branches spread across Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. The modern, friendly café with its carefully curated menu, Merit was the first…
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Cocoa Beach
Last month my husband and I visited Coco beach on the East Coast of FL. We had so much fun getting some vitamin D, eating fresh cut pineapple, and watching little kids try to surf the 2 ft waves. The weather was perfect and the beach itself is clear water with white sand, the only…
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Summer Grilled Steak Salad
This gorgeous grilled steak salad is from dinner last weekend and I honestly can’t stop thinking about it. I was feeling inspired that afternoon by all the fresh local produce at the farmers market and decided it would be a perfect night for steak salad. For this recipe I started by marinating my grass-fed skirt…