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Whether it is being named master of the grill or earning kudos for whipping up a sweet treat, this award-winning culinary diva can rock any cuisine and is always ready for her food to take center stage!
Kristina’s passion for food began at the tender age of 12 when she earned a spot in the winner’s circle at the Pillsbury Bake-Off. Since then she has gone on to win top honors from Martha Stewart, Betty Crocker, and Kraft, just to name a few. Most recently she won 1st place for grilling at the National Beef Cook-Off and the Grand Prize from the National Pork Board.
Across the country and across the globe, Kristina shares her culinary knowledge with television audiences. She served as the food and wine correspondent to Melbourne, Australia for the CBS travel special “Aussie Week.” Kristina also hosted the Better Homes and Gardens series “100 Days of Holidays.” She can often be seen as a culinary expert and product spokesperson on morning show segments in cities across the country.
Kristina also takes the stage in live cooking demonstrations. As “America’s Next Pork Personality,” Kristina performed along side Guy Fieri at the Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival. Kristina was named the “Hot Chef 2009” by the National Restaurant Association and she demonstrated her knowledge of the latest culinary trends at the annual show in Chicago. Kristina has also created her own unique brand of “culinary comedy” and performs on stage at The Comedy Store and at various comedy clubs in Los Angeles and New York.
Kristina’s recipes can be found in cookbooks, food magazines and online. She has been featured in “Mixing Bowl” magazine and will contribute to the upcoming cookbook “Budget Meals” from Better Homes and Gardens. She is also a contributing writer for the National Restaurant Association’s website. For more of Kristina’s recipes, cooking tips and culinary adventures visit her official blog at www.KristinaTheBudgetDiva.com. |
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