Cooking is my love language!  When I was first married, my sweet husband told me I didn't need to make an elaborate dinner every night— because we were eating at 9 pm! Sharing my enthusiasm and helping people tap into their inner chefs is what I like most about Hipcooks.

Kirsten has quite the resume: cooking for Superior Court Judges, President Obama, private flights out of Phoenix, Super Bowl patrons…just to name a few. She loves to share her passion for cooking (particularly Asian food) and has lots of teaching experience. When not in the kitchen, she’s camping with her husband and wonderpup Cooper.

Kyrsten has been with Hipcooks since 2008, though we'd argue she's a born Hipcook. Her welcoming, easy-breezy style comes from her roots — she was raised amid the gastronomic delights of the Big Apple and the Big Easy. Whether she's spending two days crafting a feast for a special soiree, fridge-diving to whip up a delectable dinner in 15 minutes, or teaching a cooking class, she indulges her inner Hipcook with a smile and a garnish.

The kitchen is a place of Zen. It’s also where I can unleash my curious mind and experiment! I gain my knowledge from Alton Brown (my favorite as a kid), working in restaurants, and I follow a long list of YouTube creators who share traditional methods of cooking food from their cultural roots. The abuelitas are my favorite!