Kristine Hansen is a long-time food writer, Chicago-area native, and the author of Wisconsin Cheese Cookbook: Creamy, Cheesy, Sweet and Savory Recipes from the State's Best Creameries (Globe Pequot Press, 2019). She's written about Chicago and Midwestern dining for Culture Magazine, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Midwest Living and the websites for Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Food & Wine.