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Meleyna Nomura

    About Me

    Meleyna is a recipe developer, food photographer, and champion of home cooking. She is likely to be found on the sidelines of the Little League field (with a full dinner for four packed in a cooler) or waiting in line for a Trader Joe’s sample.

    Latest Stories

    An SUV Mom Comes Clean: “Just Get the Minivan.”
    I am an aesthetics-driven person. I love beautiful things and will absolutely pay more for something prettier if it functions just as well as its plainer counterpart. I love a purely ornamental item. It sparks joy for me! Let me live my life!OK, now that we’ve got that established, I am also going to tell you that I drive a minivan. I know! I thought for sure I would always be an SUV mom.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Nov 19, 2025
    The Cooking Staple I Buy Once a Year in January and Use Every Single Day (It Saves Me So Much Money)
    I discovered it at one of my favorite restaurants.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jan 24, 2025
    We Tried 5 Methods to Clean Greasy Wood Cabinets — And the Winner Is Effective
    Can the power of vinegar or castile soap win our showdown? Let's find out!
    Meleyna Nomura
    Feb 18, 2023
    I Actually Hate This Popular Freezer Organizing Tip
    After years of following this advice, I’ve determined it to be flawed thinking. Here's what I do instead.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Nov 21, 2022
    This Dollar Tree Find is Surprisingly Good at Cleaning My Kitchen Sink
    A mere $1.25 to simplify an everyday cleaning task? I knew I had to give it a try.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Nov 18, 2022
    Ina Garten Inspired Me to Get These Giant $20 Kitchen Canisters
    They have been especially useful during the pandemic.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jun 7, 2021