Kristine Hansen

Kristine Hansen

location-pin Milwaukee, WI

School: University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Expertise: Recipes; Beer & Wine; Food News; Restaurants

Kristine Hansen

Experience

Kristine’s first big experience in food and culinary journalism was at FSR magazine, a trade publication for chefs and restaurateurs, where she spent eight years as the wine editor. While she was tasting and reviewing wines there, she began freelance writing and offering content marketing services for an array of clients and publications, which she has continued to do for the past 22 years. Kristine has earned bylines at culinary and food publications like Wine Enthusiast and Food Network and contributed many design, travel and local lifestyle pieces to publications like National Geographic Traveler, TIME, Midwest Living, Conde Nast Traveler and many, many more.

Kristine has also added the title of “book author” to her list of accomplishments, having published a cookbook centered around Wisconsin cheese and another about farmers markets in Wisconsin. She’s currently working on a novel set in the French art world, as well.

Outside of work, Kristine likes to take cooking classes in the places she travels to learn about the local culinary culture—and be inspired when she comes back to work in Wisconsin.

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Parkside, bachelor’s in English and environmental studies
  • Stanford University, certificate in novel writing

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Articles & Recipes

5 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Candy From Scratch

Who doesn't love a batch of homemade fudge? While it does take some finessing to get right, don't let potential candy-making mistakes stand in your way of delicious treats. We'll walk you through the most common errors and tell you how to fix them.

9 Smart Ways to Save on Herbs and Spices

Herbs and spices can be pretty pricey! Learn how to get the best deals at the grocery store, plus make the most out of these ingredients in your cooking.

12 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Brewing Coffee

A co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coffee & Tea shares her secrets to brewing coffee that'll make the best cup of joe you'll ever taste—right in your own kitchen.