Kristine Belonio

Location

Western Visayas, Philippines

School

UNO-R

Expertise

Asian Cuisine, Meal Preparation Hacks, Food Recalls

Kristine enjoys creating Pinterest boards featuring a variety of dishes and recipes, blending her favorite cuisines to craft top-notch meal courses.
She previously ran a home-based food business with her mom, selling packed meals, desserts, and snacks to nearby schools and local establishments.
Over the past five years, she's dabbled in various pursuits — including sports and organizing community events — but her passion for writing has never waned.

Experience

Kristine's love for cooking began at a young age, inspired by watching her mom run the kitchen — preparing meals for the family and the employees at their now-defunct hardware store. However, after earning a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Kristine pursued a different career path. She spent over 14 years working as a drug test analyst at a local drug testing center. In addition to her work as an analyst, she has taken on several online writing jobs, producing content across a variety of niches, including health and wellness. On the side, she collected recipe books and ideas online, eventually using them to start a small made-to-order food business with her mom during the pandemic. She has since joined The Takeout as one of its news writers.

Education

Kristine graduated college at UNO-R in 2007, where she learned the rudiments of news writing through supplementary classes in news and communication. To expand her knowledge in the industry, she completed a digital journalism course by Reuters.

The Takeout Editorial Policies

The Takeout’s industry-leading editorial coverage is the result of collaboration between writers and editors with a wide array of experience and expertise in the world of food and drink. Every article is fact-checked by our team of editors to ensure accuracy. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.

Our mission is to both inform and entertain our readers, telling them everything they want to know (and more) about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, bringing both the biggest food news of the day and a break from the news. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

Stories By Kristine Belonio

You Should Be Wary Of Eating Raw Wild Mushrooms

Wild mushrooms — fresh and delicious, right? Maybe, but also quite possibly lethal. Before you consider foraging mushrooms, know what to look for in the woods.
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Martha Stewart's Drink Of Choice Is Delightfully Simple

Martha Stewart's list of favorite foods ranges from homespun recipes to bougie delicacies. But when it comes to a beverage, her pick is decidedly down-to-earth.
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The Kitchen Staple You Need To Keep Far Away From The Fridge

A refrigerator can be your kitchen's best friend by preserving food and preventing spoilage. But there's one kitchen item that should never go in the fridge.
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The Genius Way Bobby Flay Grills Onions Without Them Falling Apart

You'd probably grill more onions if the process didn't create such a mess. But there's a hassle-free way to enjoy grilled onions, and you can thank Bobby Flay.
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How Defrosting Pans Work And What You Should Never Thaw On Them

Is the defrosting pan/thawing tray the miracle kitchen gadget it's made out to be? We review how they work and look at what the experts have to say about them.
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