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

What Happens To Chick-Fil-A's Leftover Chicken?

Chick-fil-A inevitably has to deal with food waste, but the best option isn't always obvious. Here's what the fast food chicken chain does with its leftovers.
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The Celebrity Chef Who Filed For Bankruptcy After Being Sued By Over 150 Former Employees

Celebrity chefs landing in hot water is nothing new, but this Michelin-star restaurateur ended up filing for bankruptcy when sued by his former staff.
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The Unique Way Humphrey Bogart Made Spaghetti

Humphrey Bogart had a unique way he loved to eat spaghetti which has us intrigued. Although the recipe could use an update, it's well worth a try.
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What Dunkin' Does With Its Leftovers

As Dunkin' continues to face scrutiny over how it handles food waste, here’s what the chain actually does with unsold items behind the scenes daily.
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The Only Way Dolly Parton Will Eat Clams — 'I Don't Like Them When They're All Big And Chewy'

Dolly Parton likes a good plate of food as much as the next gal, but she is somewhat picky when it comes to seafood. This is the only way she'll eat clams.
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The Cheesecake Recipe Cher Says No One Can Beat

Some recipes are untouchable. Cher swears this cheesecake falls in that category, with the secret lovingly penned by her mother on a humble notecard.
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The Chicken Dish Cher Is Famous For Among Her Friends

Cher's friends love her famous chicken dish, so she always makes it for them during one specific holiday. Here's how you can try your hand at it.
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Ice Cube's Favorite Snack Is A '3-Course Meal' Of Cheesy Goodness

Ice Cube may be a celebrity, but that doesn't mean he's above a three-course meal of this iconic snack which boasts a cheesy flavor profile.
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Ina Garten Sweetens Iced Tea In An Unexpected Way

There's no better way to make iced tea than the Ina Garten way, and her way means sweeting the beverage with this unexpected but simple ingredient.
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Gordon Ramsay's Pork Coating Method Is All In The 'Shake'

Gordon Ramsay knows his way around a pork chop, which is why it's reassuring to see him using this simple but effective coating method for his recipe.
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Why Buc-Ee's Received An 'F' Rating From Better Business Bureau

Buc-ee's is a beloved Texas-based gas/convenience store chain with dozens of locations across the U.S. So why did it get an F from the Better Business Bureau?
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This Simple Dish Princess Diana Loved Is One You've Probably Never Tried

The late Princess Diana adored a meal that was often served to her fellow royals at state dinners. Chances are, you've never had it before. What was it?T
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This Corn On The Cob Hack Will Change How You Shuck Forever

This easy method makes shucking corn on the cob quicker and cleaner, letting the cob slide right out of the husk with minimal effort on your part.
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Chopped Judge Scott Conant Really Can't Stomach This Popular Vegetable

Scott Conant is a successful chef, restaurateur, and judge on "Chopped." He also dislikes a very common and spicy vegetable — really, really, dislikes it.
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The Oldest Preserved Meat Eaten By Humans Was 50,000 Years In The Making

Aged meat fetches a premium, but the oldest meat ever eaten didn't sit in a humidity-controlled container. Instead, it was preserved for thousands of years.
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Jeff Daniels' Favorite Sandwich Sounds Like A Sweet And Savory Nightmare

Jeff Daniels, beloved TV and film star, has a favorite sandwich, like so many of us. However, his go-to sammie has a few, let's say, unusual savory ingredients.
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Ina Garten Has These 2 Things For Breakfast Nearly Every Morning

Despite constantly coming up with numerous new recipes for her shows and cookbooks, Ina Garten is actually a creature of habit at breakfast time.
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The Drinks You'll (Almost) Never Ever See Cher Touch

Cher is pretty regimented when it comes to what she eats and drinks, which is why you'll almost never see her enjoying these popular drinks.
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What McDonald's Does With Its Leftover Food

McDonald's is one of the largest fast-food chains in the U.S., so it would stand to reason it has a lot of leftover food. What does it do with all the waste?
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The Fast Food Breakfast Michael Jordan Ate Every Morning During His Prime

Michael Jordan changed the game. Most people think that kind of talent requires a strict diet, but the athlete would eat this fast food item every morning.
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Say Goodbye To Stinky Garlic Countertops With This Versatile Root Veggie

Garlic is delicious, but there's a reason people joke about garlic breath. If that stink is stuck on your countertop, clean it with this common root veggie.
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The Classic Meal That Barry Manilow Chows Down On In The UK

Barry Manilow has toured all over the world, but when he's in the United Kingdom he tends to chow down on this classic British meal no matter where he stops.
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The Rude Behavior Martha Stewart Better Never Catch You Doing At The Dinner Table

Martha Stewart is certainly one of the most legendary hostesses of all time, so do as she says and avoid this taboo behavior at dinner parties.
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Martha Stewart's Foolproof Way To Make Perfect Rice Every Time

Martha Stewart’s foolproof method for perfect rice delivers fluffy, tender grains every time using a simple, reliable appliance found in most kitchens.
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The Keepsake Guy Fieri Saved From His Late Friend Carl 'The Cuban' Ruiz

Guy Fieri has plenty of friends, but his friendship with Carl 'The Cuban' Ruiz was stronger than most. This keepsake is one Guy Fieri still carries with him.
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The Broth Step Martha Stewart Calls 'Very Important' But A Lot Of People Skip

If you enjoy making broth at home, Martha Stewart says there's one step most people skip which they shouldn't. It's a good way to improve the texture, for one.
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The Ancient Kitchen Tool Gordon Ramsay Swears By For Spices

Old ground spices lacking in flavor? Gordon Ramsay maximizes the spice experience using an ancient kitchen tool that doesn't look a day over 10,000 years old.
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