Kristen Hartke

I'm a journalist who loves to write about the culture of food from many perspectives — from the kitchen staffs preparing our meals to the farmers working the land to the culinary traditions that shape our lives. But I also write about a lot of other things, which you'll find here — because being a writer is about curiosity and storytelling. I'm especially passionate about stories that highlight people and places that are in danger of being forgotten or simply overlooked in favor of other, shinier objects.

If there's a story that you think needs to be told, tell me about it!