Nicole Hvidsten
Taste Editor
Hvidsten grew up in Minnesota and knew that journalism was her calling way back in middle school, when the Star Tribune published two of her essays. She graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a degree in mass communications and a love for all things journalism and politics. Hvidsten worked at newspapers across the country for several years before finally returning to where it all started. She and her husband are proud parents of three amazing kids.
Latest from Nicole Hvidsten
Recipes
The 2024 Minnesota Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest is now open
Attention bakers: Get those creative juices flowing; this could be your year.
September 5, 2024
Eat & Drink
Get the scoop on new Minnesota ice creams
From dreamy gelatos to rich and creamy small-batch ice creams, here are the latest local labels to enter the frozen-treat world.
August 30, 2024
Food & Culture
Hot honey is a key ingredient in this blue ribbon-winning salsa recipe
The new State Fair contest rallies around Minnesota-grown tomatoes and takes off from there.
August 28, 2024
Eat & Drink
Minnesotan shines spotlight on State Fair in popular television cooking competition
An artist and baker from Walker is the first Minnesotan to compete in “The Great American Baking Show.”
August 16, 2024
TV and Media
What it’s like to be on ‘The Great American Baking Show’
Minnesota baker Nicole Aufderhar, the first Minnesotan to compete on the show, talks about life in the tent and the spotlight.
August 15, 2024
Recipes
Recipe: Celebration of Fall Bundt Cake
Minnesota baker Nicole Aufderhar plans to enter a version of this cake in this year’s State Fair.
August 15, 2024
Eat & Drink
The Star Tribune’s lip balm flavor for this year’s State Fair is ...
Pucker up for this flavor, a tribute to a quintessential Minnesota summer dessert.
August 15, 2024
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
The pursuit of great frickle pizza, eggs Benedict, pad Thai and more led us across the metro.
August 9, 2024
TV and Media
What it’s like to be on ‘The Great American Baking Show’
Minnesota baker Nicole Aufderhar, the first Minnesotan to compete on the show, talks about life in the tent and the spotlight.
August 15, 2024
Recipes
Recipe: Celebration of Fall Bundt Cake
Minnesota baker Nicole Aufderhar plans to enter a version of this cake in this year’s State Fair.
August 15, 2024
Eat & Drink
The Star Tribune’s lip balm flavor for this year’s State Fair is ...
Pucker up for this flavor, a tribute to a quintessential Minnesota summer dessert.
August 15, 2024
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
The pursuit of great frickle pizza, eggs Benedict, pad Thai and more led us across the metro.
August 9, 2024