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Kristen is the Senior Editor of Food & Drink and Style & Beauty, and is the founding editor of HuffPost Taste. Previously she worked at Martha Stewart, Major League Baseball and the New York Yankees. She is a graduate of Barnard College at Columbia University and the French Culinary Institute in New York City. She's based in New York and was a finalist for a James Beard Foundation journalism award.
HuffPost LifeWhite Claw Cocktails: The Best Drinks To Make With Hard Seltzer
You know you've got some cans hiding somewhere. Make them better with these recipes.
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How To Cook Hot Dogs: The Best And Worst Ways
Grilled, pan-fried, boiled, microwaved, oven-roasted ... here's every which way you can prepare the perfect frank.
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Vegan And Vegetarian Grilling Recipes For A Plant-Based Cookout
Delicious hot dogs, burgers, main dishes and sides -- and they're all meat- and dairy-free. Do it for Greta. Do it for the planet.
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7 Affordable Coffee Gadgets This Mother-Daughter Duo Swears By
Rachel and Jiyoon Han, the team behind Bean & Bean, share the secrets to a great-tasting cup of joe.
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The 10 Best Instagram Recipes From April 2021
Spinach and artichoke grilled cheese, key lime bars, butter steak, katso sandos and much more.
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The Most Popular Color Of KitchenAid Stand Mixer In Every State
Need help picking out a color you know you'll love? See which shades the rest of America likes the most.
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Sinus-Clearing Foods That’ll Blast The Snot Right Out Of You
Got seasonal allergies? Some foods can help, while others will just make your suffering worse.
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The Essential Kitchen Tool You'll Need To Make Cannabis Edibles
To make cannaoil or cannabutter, these infusers make decarboxylation a whole lot easier.
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The Best 'I'm Vaccinated!' Gear To Show The World You're Vaxxed
T-shirts, pins, masks, mugs and more that announce you've gotten a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Loaded And Stuffed: The Best Baked Sweet Potato Recipes
Pulled chicken, taco fillings, Moroccan chickpeas... why not turn your taters into an easy meal?
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12 Easter Cookie Recipes To Bake
Easter desserts don't have to be fussy. Use up your leftover candy and get creative with these cookies.
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The 11 Best Instagram Recipes From March 2021
Cookies, French toast and apple pie bombs... something tells us you're craving sweets.
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The 10 Best Instagram Recipes From February 2021
Chicken soup, brownies, cinnamon rolls -- they're all amazing recipes. But are you making them or just drooling over them?
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The 10 Best Instagram Recipes From January 2021
Plus, a conversation about how long "30-minute meals" really take to cook.
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Think You Want To Run A Small Business? This Thriving Maker Shares Her Reality
At Sewrella Yarn, sales are 15 times what they were before the pandemic, but owner Ashleigh Kiser says “it’s never gravy.”
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25 Vegan Pasta Recipes For Meatless Meals
Spaghetti, lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo -- even macaroni and cheese can be made without meat or dairy. Here's how.
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The 20 Best Instagram Recipes From 2020
Carbs and desserts reigned supreme during the pandemic. Get the recipes now.
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Easy Holiday Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes
Hate cleanup but want to make a festive meal? These recipes for turkey, ham, salmon, pork, chicken and lamb are for you.
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The Best Kitchen Gifts For The Serious Cook Who Has Everything
A perfect set of cookware, a genius accessory for your Instant Pot and more items that are meant for wish lists.
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How Long Are Thanksgiving Leftovers Good For?
Is it safe to eat turkey, sides and pie all week long? Here's when you should eat your last Thanksgiving leftovers.