Kristine Belonio - The Takeout

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

The Indian-Inspired Ingredients George Harrison Used For A Spicy Lentil Soup

Discover the Indian-inspired spices musician George Harrison used to build a bold, flavorful lentil soup rooted in his love of Eastern cuisine.
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The Celebrity Chef Whose Chaotic Past Kept Him Off The Food Network

This celebrity chef has been up to some wild shenanigans in the past, keeping him from opportunities like the Food Network. Find out what he's done.
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Lidia Bastianich's Hassle-Free Trick For Stretching Out Pasta Sauce

Lidia Bastianich's clever hack comes in handy whenever you've got more pasta than sauce. This simple technique stretches any kind of pasta sauce.
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This Major 2007 Frozen Food Recall Forced A Brand Into Bankruptcy

Food recalls happen all the time, but most of them don't lead to financial ruin. This frozen food recall in 2007 forced an established brand into bankruptcy.
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How Martha Stewart Offended Food Network At Her First Meeting With The Channel

Martha Stewart makes a good impression in front of the camera, but that's not always the case behind the scenes. Her first meeting with Food Network was tense.
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Why French Food Was Julia Child's Favorite To Cook

Julia Childs path to culinary fame began far from television studios. One life-changing move reshaped her tastes, technique, and lasting influence.
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The Popular McDonald's Happy Meal Toy Recalled For Burning Skin

In 2016, McDonald's launched a popular Happy Meal toy that would turn out to be a major mistake, as it ended up being recalled after just a few days.
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The Genius Way Jamie Oliver Adds Mushrooms To Pasta Sauce

Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver has a genius method of adding mushrooms to pasta sauce, which requires little effort or skill but completely turns the dish around.
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Give Tuna Salad A Spicy Bite With This Nick Jonas-Inspired Tip

Nick Jonas has a spicy trick for upgrading tuna salad — but there’s a catch. To get that bold bite, you’ll need a special tuna flavor that makes the heat shine.
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Whatever Happened To Gatsby Chocolate From Shark Tank?

Ever wondered what happened to Gatsby Chocolate after the brand struck a deal on Shark Tank? Here's what became of the chocolate brand.
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The Store-Bought Items Martha Stewart Refuses To Allow At Dinner Parties

Martha Stewart is the queen of throwing dinner parties, and to pull off a successful gathering, she refuses to serve these store-bought items.
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Whatever Happened To BagBowl From Shark Tank?

Over a decade ago, BagBowl debuted on Shark Tank trying to pitch a simple concept for cleaner, sturdier snackware. Whatever happened to the company?
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Why Campbell's Discontinued Its Fan-Favorite Green Pea Soup

It quietly vanished years ago — but fans still miss it. Here’s when Campbell’s dropped green pea soup, plus hearty non-vegetarian replacements worth trying.
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Why Giada De Laurentiis Wants You To Eat Day-Old Pasta

Most food is best eaten right when it's done cooking, but that's not always the case. Surprisingly, Giada De Laurentiis thinks that pasta is best eaten later.
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The Mexican Dish Michael Jackson Ate Nearly Every Single Day

Learn about the Mexican dish legendary pop icon Michael Jackson enjoyed almost daily while on tour after discovering it at a Los Angeles restaurant.
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Need A Potassium Boost? Forget Bananas And Grab This Starchy Tuber

Think bananas are the potassium king? This starchy staple food might surprise you — humble, hearty, and packing more punch than you’d expect.
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The Devastating 2016 Frozen Vegetable Recall That Sent Consumers To The Hospital

Food recalls often come and go without anyone paying much attention, but this devastating recall of frozen vegetables sent several customers to the hospital.
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Why Some Leftovers Taste Better Than Others

It's not your imagination! Some dishes really do taste better the next day. Here's the science behind why certain leftover foods improve with time.
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The United States' Biggest Beef Recall Involved A Stomach-Churning Animal Abuse Investigation

Meat recalls usually have to do with public safety, but it's not always about bacterial infections. The biggest American beef recall was about animal abuse.
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Whatever Happened To OatMeals From Shark Tank?

Fans of Shark Tank may remember a little New York enterprise known as OatMeals coming onto the show looking for funds to expand. What happened after?
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Whatever Happened To JicaFoods From Shark Tank?

JicaFoods was founded to sell products made with jicama, a superfood option. The owners were on their way to success and appeared on Shark Tank.
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Whatever Happened To Soupergirl From Shark Tank?

Shark Tank has seen many food companies come and go, but Soupergirl stood out from the crowd. Whatever happened to the company after the episode aired?
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Here's Why It's Never Safe To Leave Soda Cans In Your Car During Winter

Leaving cans of soda in your car during the wintertime could be a disaster. Not only can they cause a mess, but frozen sodas can also be dangerous.
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The Classic Food Oprah Would Choose For Her Last Meal On Earth

Oprah Winfrey could, most likely, have any dish she wanted. But if she had to have just one last meal on Earth, you might be surprised by her choices.
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The Best Time To Drink Coffee, According To Science

Discover the best time to drink coffee according to science and learn how timing your caffeine intake can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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The One Food Gordon Ramsay Refuses To Eat - 'The Smell Is Disgusting'

As a chef, Gordon Ramsay tries to keep an open mind about new foods. However, there's one vegetable that even this notoriously tough celeb won't try — ever.
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The Slicing Mistake That's Drying Out Brisket In Your Fridge

To keep your brisket leftovers tasting as delicious as the day you cooked it, avoid this major slicing mistake before storing them in you refrigerator.
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