Christine Fiorentino Title: Food Writer & Video Creator Education: Quinnipiac University, Saint Peter's College, Institute of Culinary Education Location: Montclair, New Jersey Expertise: Kitchen Instruction and Guidance, Comfort Home Cooking, Support For Home Cooks of All Levels, Large Retail Grocery and Specialty Food Shopping, Cooking For/With Kids and Families, Ingredient Background/Origin Highlights:Creator of Three Birds One Stove, a positive space and platform for home cooksFeatured on Food Network, The Dr. Oz Show, and Martha Stewart LivingCreates for outlets such as Better Homes & Gardens, EatingWell, Southern Living, Apartment Therapy Media, Taste of Home, Simply Recipes, and moreFormer educator who now applies teaching skills to providing cooks of all levels with instruction and guidance for enjoying their time spent in the kitchen Experience Christine Fiorentino is a home chef, food writer, and culinary creative based in Montclair, New Jersey. After making the bold decision to leave a decade-long teaching career and pursue her passion for cooking and food media full-time, Christine began her second life as a 32-year-old pregnant intern on a mission to become a positive force in the food world. In just a few action-packed years, she has created Three Birds One Stove, a platform for home cooks, has been featured on Food Network's The Julia Child Challenge, The Dr. Oz Show, and Martha Stewart Living, and creates for outlets such as Better Homes & Gardens, Eating Well, Southern Living, Taste of Home, Apartment Therapy Media, Simply Recipes, and more. She is also a certified reiki therapist and incorporates holistic practices and positive energy in her approach to cooking. Christine is energized by connecting with others through food and inspiring cooks of all levels to feel inspired, excited, and confident about being in the kitchen. Cooking is Christine's love language, as she believes food is love and art, and brings us together in a way nothing else in the world can.What's the best meal you've ever eaten?My first dish of sautéed prawns and pan con tomate in the center or La Boqueria in Barcelona, Spain will be forever engrained in my taste buds. It forever changed the way I eat, cook, and enjoy the world of food. Education Quinnipiac University: BA in English and Media StudiesSaint Peter's College: Masters in EducationInstitute of Culinary Education: Digital Media Courses About Allrecipes Home cooks are our heroes; it's as simple as that. Allrecipes, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the world’s largest community-driven food site, providing trusted resources to more than 60 million home cooks each month. Every day, cooks from around the world publish doably delicious recipes, while our team of editorial and kitchen professionals cover the world's top food news and trends. Learn more about us and our editorial process.