Kelsey Juntwait

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Location
Jersey City, NJ
School
University of New Hampshire
Expertise
Viral Food Trends, Home Cooking Hacks, Food Identity & Culture
  • Kelsey's path to food writing began on a dairy farm in 2012, where many early-morning milkings left her with the realization of how many food origin stories still remain invisible.
  • She previously worked in food media, developing digital content strategies for food podcasts featuring culinary heavyweights like Wolfgang Puck, Dana Cowin, and Alice Waters.
  • Her favorite way to cook is turning dinner into a solo "Chopped"-style showdown, where the timer doesn't exist and the win is guaranteed.

Experience

Kelsey Juntwait is a writer and digital storyteller with a passion for exploring the intersection of food, culture, and the viral recipes and trending food moments that reshape what's shared around the table. She has created content for outlets and organizations such as Boston Chefs, Culturess, Food Link, and Heritage Radio Network, writing and telling stories about everything from the best $1 oysters in Boston's Seaport District to the cultural double standards around ingredients like MSG. Raised in the sustainable agriculture space, Kelsey brings a grounded perspective to her stories, connecting everyday ingredients to larger conversations about culture and identity.

Education

Kelsey has a bachelor's degree in sustainable agriculture and food systems from the University of New Hampshire.

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