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By Kelli Solomon

Kelli Solomon Kelli Solomon is a writer, editor, and recipe developer constantly dreaming up beautiful breads and badass briskets. While her tastes are eclectic, her favorite things involve fire or fermentation. She's contributed to Food52, where she has worked on some of their top series, including Bake It Up A Notch, Sweet Heat, The Secret Sauce with Grossi Pelosi, Off-Script with Sohla, Weeknight Dinners, and Cook and a Half. She's also worked as an assistant food stylist for Sara's Weeknight Meals and Driveby History Eats on PBS.

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Published on October 31, 2026

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