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
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Housemade animal crackers, Spam sliders, a sushi pop-up, nostalgic hot turkey sandwiches and more made for fun times.
February 21, 2025
Eat & Drink
Savor these 18 cozy wine bars across the Twin Cities area
Intimacy is built into the DNA of these cozy spaces – all centered around something special in the glass.
February 12, 2025
Recipes
How becoming an empty nester changed the way I cook
Two new cookbooks helped me right-size my recipes, and after a little kitchen recalibration, our table for two just got a lot more delicious.
February 12, 2025
Eat & Drink
The best dishes we ate at Minnesota’s 11 James Beard semifinalist restaurants
Want to check out the Minnesota eateries on this year’s long list? Make these menu items part of your order to get a taste of each of these places’ distinct flavor and flair.
February 7, 2025
Eat & Drink
If you’re thinking of changing your cookware because of PFAS concerns, we have tips
Cooks are taking a hard look at their nonstick pans now that a Minnesota law banning the sale of products with PFAS is on the books.
February 5, 2025
Food & Culture
Meet Minnesota’s next generation of chefs — they’re still in high school
These 11 culinary masters are part of the state’s ProStart program, which teaches students about the restaurant business as part of their school day.
January 31, 2025
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
An eclectic week of eating great sandwiches, pork belly platters, sushi and pancakes alongside “the world’s best hash browns.”
January 31, 2025
Recipes
5 great meatless recipes to work into your rotation
Make eating more vegetable-forward meals a yearlong habit, not just a holiday resolution.
January 29, 2025
Eat & Drink
If you’re thinking of changing your cookware because of PFAS concerns, we have tips
Cooks are taking a hard look at their nonstick pans now that a Minnesota law banning the sale of products with PFAS is on the books.
February 5, 2025
Food & Culture
Meet Minnesota’s next generation of chefs — they’re still in high school
These 11 culinary masters are part of the state’s ProStart program, which teaches students about the restaurant business as part of their school day.
January 31, 2025
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
An eclectic week of eating great sandwiches, pork belly platters, sushi and pancakes alongside “the world’s best hash browns.”
January 31, 2025
Recipes
5 great meatless recipes to work into your rotation
Make eating more vegetable-forward meals a yearlong habit, not just a holiday resolution.
January 29, 2025