Kirsten Rehn

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

School

Chatham University, Baldwin Wallace University

Expertise

Food culture and history, Food safety, Product development

Inspired by her interest in the food history of Appalachia, Kirsten wrote her master's thesis on scrapbooks and the unique recipes preserved within them created by the Pack Horse Librarians of eastern Kentucky from 1936 to 1943.
Kirsten owned a small food business making sourdough crackers and cheeses that she sold at local farmers markets.
Having managed a coffee shop in Atlanta for seven years, Kirsten loves tasting beans from all over the world, especially fruity natural process beans from Ethiopia.

Experience

Kirsten began her career as an actor with the Atlanta Shakespeare Company, performing several dream roles and sharing her love of Shakespeare with students from all over the Southeast. Kirsten returned to school for her master's in food studies, learning about the food system from as many perspectives as possible—history, sociology, agroecology, nutrition, social justice, and more. She works to foster growth of regional food systems with the USDA's Regional Food Business Centers, collaborating with farmers, aggregators, and producers. Additionally, she teaches food safety classes with the National Restaurant Association and enjoys making food safety accessible and engaging. Kirsten has written and developed recipes for Table Magazine.

Education

Kirsten earned her master's degree in food studies from Chatham University and her bachelor's degree in theater arts from Baldwin Wallace University.

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Stories By Kirsten Rehn

The Most Overpriced Frozen Entrees At Costco, According To Customers

Costco offers a lot of deals, but not every item is a hit. Customers are vocal about what's not worth buying, and these overpriced frozen entrees made the cut.
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14 Aldi Brand Cereals, Ranked Worst To Best

I did a taste test of 14 of Aldi's popular cereals and ranked them from worst to best based on taste, texture, brand similarity, and whether I'd buy them again.
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The 12 Best Prohibition-Era Speakeasies You Can Still Visit Today

Speakeasies were a necessity to imbibe during during prohibition, but some have remained a fixture over the last century. Read on to see which you can visit.
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14 Polish Foods You Have To Try At Least Once

Polish cuisine is often simplified in the U.S., but the country has a dynamic range of dishes well worth trying. Here are some foods you have to try.
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12 Game Day Appetizer Ideas For A Tasty Touchdown

If you're looking for easy appetizer ideas for your next game day gathering, these delicious recipes are the perfect bet. Find out how to whip them up.
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