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

Nothing Will Ever Compare To Grace Kelly's $13K Wedding Cake

As iconic and beautiful as the movie star herself, Grace Kelly's royal wedding cake featured plenty of astonishing details.
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The Reason You Should Never Eat A Raw Snail

Escargot can be a delicious treat, but eating raw or undercooked snails can turn deadly. Discover the reason you should always thoroughly cook your mollusks.
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The Luxury Food Trend Gordon Ramsay Can't Stand

Gordon Ramsay knows what he's talking about when it comes to upscale dining, and the celebrity chef has serious beef with this common luxury menu item.
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The Careers Martha Stewart Held Before Becoming A Homemaking Guru

Today's she's a cornerstone of the lifestyle movement. But prior to her publishing and TV fame, Martha Stewart held several different and surprising jobs.
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The Brand Of Oven Julia Child Trusted The Most

Julia Child knows her way around the kitchen better than most, which is why her favorite oven made waves when she first switched over to it.
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Fix Your Smelly Ice Cube Tray With This Oven Hack

Smelly ice can quickly ruin an otherwise great-tasting drink. If washing the ice cube tray isn't working to fix it, try this oven hack instead.
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The Instant Ramen Upgrade For More Flavorful Broth

Instant ramen is a great way to pack in some much-needed fuel on a time crunch. If the broth is too bland, try adding this simple but tasty ingredient.
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Martha Stewart's Easy Trick To Get Rid Of Cooking Oil (And Save Your Drain)

Cooking oil is such a common cooking ingredient that it's easy to want to simply pour it down the drain, but there's a better way to get rid of it.
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Why You Should Always Steer Clear Of Overcrowding Your Grill

Grilling isn't all that difficult once you get the hang of it, but there's one mistake you should always take care to avoid and that's overcrowding.
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The Healthiest Way To Cook Crispy Potatoes

If you're a lover of crispy potatoes and crunchy french fries but hoping to improve the nutritional value of your diet, try cooking them this way.
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Why Instant Ramen Noodles Are Usually Squiggly

Instant ramen noodles don that iconic squiggly shape not just because its aesthetics are striking. There's actually a practical and historical reason for it.
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This Outlandish Shark Tank Invention Lets You Wake Up To The Smell Of Bacon

Shark Tank is usually home to serious entrepreneurs looking to get a leg up in the business world, but this bacon alarm clock was outright outlandish.
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Think Twice Before Drinking Fountain Soda On A Cruise

Unlimited refills on soda sounds like a sweet deal when you're vacationing on a cruise ship, but there's good reason you should think twice about it.
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The Eco-Friendly Alternative To Plastic Utensils That Won't Fill You With Microplastics

Plastic utensils are definitely something we should be reconsidering as a society. Luckily, there's another alternative that's safer and more eco-friendly.
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The Unexpected Tool Martha Stewart Uses To Easily Separate Eggs

Martha Stewart has mastered her way around the kitchen, so when she offers a tool to easily separate eggs, we listen. Here's the tool she recommends.
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The Best Way To Store Cut Pineapple So It Lasts

Pineapple doesn't last as long as you might assume. If you've cut pineapple up into chunks or slices, here's how to keep it fresh for as long as possible.
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Your Cutting Board Might Be Dirtier Than Your Toilet

What's the least clean space in your house? Chances are you'd guess the toilet, right? Sorry — your cutting board takes the top prize in dirty, and here's why.
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The Unique And Time-Consuming Way Blake Lively Cooks For Her Kids

Got picky eaters that are hungry for something else? Blake Lively's cooking strategy for her kids takes a little more effort, with all of the mealtime payoff.
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The Fresh Herb Giada De Laurentiis Uses To Elevate Lemon Bars

Take lemon bars from dependable and tasty to absolutely exceptional with the surprising ingredient Giada De Laurentiis loves to add to her lemon bar recipe.
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Why Tequila Can Only Legally Be Made In Mexico

In case you weren't aware, tequila only comes from Mexico. This isn't because other countries don't like tequila, there's actually a specific reason.
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The Most Expensive Caviar In The World Costs More Than Your Car

Caviar is well-known as a luxury food item, but the most expensive caviar in the world carries a price tag that rivals brand new automobiles.
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The Rarest M&M Color Used To Be The Most Common In The '90s

Your memory isn't deceiving you: A bag of M&M's HAS changed over the last three decades. There's one color that's hardly ever seen anymore — find out why.
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The US State That Produces The Most Eggs

The United States produces an astonishing amount of eggs — more than 93 billion in 2024 alone. But one state reigns supreme as the top U.S. egg producer.
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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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