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
There’s still time to enter the Minnesota Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest
The weather might feel like summer, but it’s time to start embracing the holiday spirit.
September 18, 2024
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Our favorite bites — brunch skillet, hot dogs, rice bowl fiesta, ice cream and a new cocktail — will take you from morning to late night and through all corners of the metro.
September 13, 2024
Eat & Drink
Happy fall: 41 Twin Cities-area apple orchards that are ripe for picking
From daylong adventures with entertainment to quiet moments in nature, there’s an orchard that suits your fall needs.
September 12, 2024
Recipes
Local chefs share fall apple recipes
From fancy pork chops to fried apple pies, there’s no limit to what you can do with Minnesota apples.
September 12, 2024
Recipes
TV dinners: Try these recipes from your favorite shows
Win over your boss with Ted Lasso biscuits, impress like Julia Child and whip up the omelet from “The Bear.”
September 11, 2024
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
Recipes
TV dinners: Try these recipes from your favorite shows
Win over your boss with Ted Lasso biscuits, impress like Julia Child and whip up the omelet from “The Bear.”
September 11, 2024
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