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Kristina Vanni

Kristina Vänni

location-pin Chicago, IL

School: Northwestern University

Expertise: Recipe Development; restaurants

Kristina Vänni

  • More than 10 years of experience as a food writer working for brands like Taste of Home, Better Homes & Gardens and The Kitchn
  • Owner, on-camera host and culinary spokesperson for Cooking Contest Central
  • Had a spot in the Pillsbury Bake-Off winner’s circle at age 12

Experience

Internationally recognized culinary authority Kristina is a food writer, TV host, recipe developer and food stylist. In addition to writing for Taste of Home, Better Homes & Gardens and The Kitchn, she is a frequent featured expert on national media outlets and has served as a spokesperson and recipe developer for numerous national brands including Finlandia, KitchenAid and Post Foods. Kristina is currently writing her first cookbook, an exploration of the traditional and seasonal cuisine from her family's dairy farm in Finland.

Education

Northwestern University, bachelor's in theater

Articles & Recipes

Mary Todd Lincoln Lincoln Cake

I Made Mary Todd Lincoln’s ‘Marry Me’ Cake, and I ‘Honestly’ Loved It

Honest Abe just might have fallen for Mary Todd shortly after she whipped up this vanilla- and almond-flavored cake for him. Here's how to make it.
Frozen Whipped Cream Heart Toppers Whipped Cream Hearts Kristina Vanni For Taste Of Home Ft

How to Make Frozen Whipped Cream Heart Toppers for Valentine’s Hot Cocoa

Warm your heart (and the rest of your body) with a mug of hot cocoa and these adorable whipped cream heart toppers.
These Cherry Pie Love Letters Are The Cutest Love Notes Kristina Vanni For Taste Of Home 01 Ft

These Cherry Pie Love Letters Are the Cutest Valentine’s Day Treats

Turn premade pie crust and cherry pie filling into these adorable love letter hand pies. No one will want to return to sender!