Jess Kelly

Title: Freelance Writer, Editor, and Content Creator

Location: New York

Education: Bachelors Degree from Buffalo State University

Expertise: Travel, Food, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Adventure Experiences, Luxury Travel, Celebrity News

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Jess Kelly is an accomplished writer and journalist with nearly a decade of experience contributing to renowned media outlets, including The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, AAA, Elite Traveler, Eater, Food52, Insider, Wine Enthusiast, Kitchn, AAA World Magazine, Thrillist, Conde Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, Hemispheres, and TravelPulse. She has a passion for delivering engaging, fact-based content that inspires readers, whether exploring luxury travel destinations, adventurous experiences like diving with great white sharks in Guadalupe Island, or the latest celebrity news. Her work spans features, essays, branded content, and news stories, consistently driving engagement and inspiring audiences to try something new.

Articles by Jess Kelly

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I Tried 7 Frozen Chicken Tenders

Our taste test of seven popular frozen chicken tender brands reveals the juiciest and crispiest.

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I Tried 7 Store-Bought Hot Dogs

We ranked seven popular store-bought hot dogs to find the best for summer.

I Tried 6 Frozen Fried Fish Filet Brands & the Best Was Crispy and Golden

I Tried 6 Frozen Fried Fish Filet Brands

Six frozen fish brands were taste-tested and ranked from worst to best.

I Tried 7 Popular Frozen Pizzas & The Winner Was Cheesy & Crispy

I Tried 7 Popular Frozen Pizzas

Find out which of seven popular frozen pizza brands is the best one.

I Tried Every Breakfast Sandwich at McDonald’s and the Best Was Sweet and Savory

I Tried Every Breakfast Sammie at McDonald's

We tried every McDonald’s breakfast sandwich to find the one that reigns supreme.

Chick-fil-A Jalapeno Bacon Chicken Ranch Club

I Tried the New Chick-fil-A Sandwich

We tried Chick-fil-A's new spicy, smoky chicken sandwich to see if it's worth the $9 price tag.

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I Tried Every Steak at Texas Roadhouse

This Texas Roadhouse steak outshines the others for flavor, value, and look.

Baked macaroni and cheese in a white cup on a wooden board

I Tried 5 Fast-Food Mac & Cheeses

I taste-tested and ranked 5 fast-food mac and cheeses to find the ultimate cheesy winner.

Whopper Vs. Big Arch

It's Big Arch vs. the New Whopper

I compared McDonald's new Big Arch to Burger King's revamped Whopper to see which burger wins.

Popeyes Fried Chicken Sandwich

I Tried Every Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

I taste-tested and ranked all 6 Popeyes chicken sandwiches to find the best.

I Tried 6 Fast-Food Fried Fish Sandwiches & This Was the Best One

I Tried 6 Fast-Food Fried Fish Sandwiches

I taste-tested 6 fast-food fried fish sandwiches to find the absolute best.

5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Beef Tips and Gravy, According to Diners

5 Chains With the Best Beef Tips and Gravy

Diners say these chain restaurants serve beef tips that are tender, comforting, and rich with gravy.

5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Seafood Gumbo, According to Diners

5 Chains With the Best Seafood Gumbo

Diners share which chain restaurants serve the most flavorful seafood gumbo.

Homemade traditional polish fried potato pierogis on a white plate with sour cream, overhead view. Top view, from above, flat lay. Closeup.

5 Best Frozen Pierogies in Grocery Stores

Shoppers reveal the best frozen pierogies with creamy fillings and tender dough.

5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Country Ham, According to Diners

5 Chains With the Best Country Ham

From classic Southern breakfasts to diner staples, diners reveal where country ham shines.

Chicken stir fry with vegetables and sesame

5 Best Frozen Stir-Fry Kits in Grocery Stores

Shoppers share the best frozen stir-fry kits with bold sauces, tender protein, and crisp veggies.

5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Shrimp and Grits, According to Diners

5 Chains With the Best Shrimp and Grits

Diners reveal which chain restaurants serve the most flavorful shrimp and grits with creamy grits and plump shrimp.

5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Chicken-Fried Steak, According to Diners

5 Chains With the Best Chicken-Fried Steak

Diners say these chain restaurants serve chicken-fried steak that tastes rich, crispy, and comforting

Latin American fried empanadas with tomato and avocado sauces. Top view.

5 Best Frozen Empanadas in Grocery Stores

Shoppers reveal the best frozen empanadas with flaky crusts and bold, flavorful fillings.

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5 Best Frozen Chicken-Fried Steaks

Shoppers share the best frozen chicken-fried steaks with crispy coating.

5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches, According to Diners

5 Chains With the Best Pork Sandwiches

They are uicy, crispy, and satisfying.

5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Stuffed Peppers, According to Diners

5 Chains With the Best Stuffed Peppers

Flavorful, shareable, and worth ordering.

5 Chain Restaurant Breakfast Platters Fans Say Pile On the Meat

5 Chain Breakfasts That Pile On the Meat

Fans say these chain breakfast platters load up the meat, eggs, and hash browns.

7 Best Meat Lover’s Pizzas at Chain Restaurants, According to Diners

7 Best Chain Meat Lover's Pizzas

From Domino’s to Round Table, these chain meat lover’s pizzas are loaded with toppings.

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7 Chain Ribeye Steaks Worth the Price

From budget-friendly chains to upscale steakhouses, diners say these ribeye steaks deliver real value.

Chili cheese hot dog

5 Chain Chili Dogs Packed With Real Beef

Fans say these chain chili dogs deliver hearty portions made with real, beefy chili.

7 Chain Restaurant Pulled Pork Sandwiches Fans Say Are Loaded With Meat

7 Meat-Loaded Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Fans say these chain restaurants pile on the pulled pork with generous, meat-heavy sandwiches.

5 Italian Restaurant Chains Serving the Sauciest Meat Lasagna

5 Italian Chains Serving the Best Lasagna

These Italian chains are known for rich, meaty lasagna drenched in sauce.

7 Fast-Food Bacon Cheeseburgers Fans Say Are Loaded to the Max

7 Fast-Food Meat Bombs Bacon Cheeseburgers

Fans say these fast-food bacon cheeseburgers are massive, messy, and totally satisfying.

5 Best Frozen Mashed Potatoes in Grocery Stores

5 Best Frozen Mashed Potatoes

Shoppers say these frozen mashed potato brands taste rich, creamy, and homemade.

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