Hanna Claeson
Location
Medellin, Colombia
School
Hampshire College, The University Of Edinburgh
Expertise
Culinary Competition History, Grilled Cheese Recipes, Celebrity Chef Culture
- Hanna has interviewed some of the most influential celebrities in the culinary field today including Gordon Ramsay and Padma Lakshmi.
- She is an avid home cook and is currently studying regional variations of vegetarian chilis while attempting the recipes of Dominque Crenn.
- As a historian, Hanna spends her free time researching food history and the intersections between the food we eat, the food we grow, and our socio-cultural identities.
Experience
Hanna has worked in the field of communications (both as a writer and strategist) since 2010 when she began her career as a journalist for one of Santiago de Chile's only English-speaking newspapers. Before working as a culinary journalist, she honed her skills working press relations for NGOs, promoting labor rights, human rights, and rights to the city. Her first foray into the culinary world was as a freelance writer, working to test and compile gluten-free recipes for a cookbook. The experience hooked her. She joined Static Media in 2020. When she's not interviewing celebrity chefs for Mashed and Tasting Table, she does international content strategy work for the company's Spanish and German YouTube and Snapchat channels.
Education
Hanna graduated with distinction from the University of Edinburgh with an MSc in History. Her training in historical investigation and oral history interviews have given her a unique skill set that she applies to story writing on an everyday basis.
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Stories By Hanna Claeson
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Tyler Florence explained his tricks for making fried chicken, particularly how to temperature control the oil so you get perfectly crispy chicken every time.
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Michael Voltaggio is bringing back the art of layered desserts. See how he creates impressive treats without the fuss, from pudding cups to a quick tiramisu.
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"The Great Food Truck Race" host Tyler Florence discussed Season 16, his tips for cooking street food, what he looks for when picking a food truck, and more.
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Whether you're camp clear ice or cloudy ice, the frozen water in your beverage can be made a little better. Try these ice cube tips from expert Camper English.
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Molly Yeh has a clever trick for flawless scrambled eggs that adds creaminess, flavor, and (for her) a touch of nostalgia. Find out her secret!
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If stepping into the cheese section of your local grocery feels like going to a different country, we have some tips that help make shopping easy and informed.
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Retro is the newest Las Vegas restaurant by the Voltaggio Brothers. We sat down with Bryan and Michael to discuss the pair's favorite nostalgic foods of youth.
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Achieving a perfect sear and crust on fish is a two-part process that starts before the fish hits the pan. Find out how Richard Blais does it.
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Cookbook author and chicken owner Molly Yeh spoke with Tasting Table to discuss some of the most common egg-related myths it's time you forgot about.
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The more Richard Blais has evolved as a chef, the more he doesn't mind breaking a few toffee-nosed seafood traditions. Let's shatter a few with him, shall we?
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Celebrity chef Richard Blais wants to revive the '90s craze of grilled fish with mango salsa. Get his zesty recipe and indulge in nostalgia.
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If you're craving grilled meat, carne asada is the perfect food. For a chef's insight on the best tips, Chef Bricia Lopez shares her expertise.
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Expert chef Richard Blais shares how to spot bad shellfish before they ruin your meal, from the smell to the texture and the state of the shell.
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"Top Chef" winner and "Next Level Chef" host Richard Blais know a thing or two about seafood. Here are his best tips, tricks, and hacks.
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Half Baked Harvest founder Tieghan Gerard knows her way around dressings. And as with any master of her trade, she has a few tricks up her sleeve.
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Everyone has a coffee preference, but one thing a cup has to be is strong. We spoke with Margaret Nyamumbo of Kahawa 1893 to learn how to make our java jump.
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In an exclusive interview with Tasting Table, Natasha Feldman gives us 12 no-fuss tips for a dinner party table spread your guests will love.
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In an exclusive interview with Tasting Table, Tieghan Gerard recommends her favorite springtime ingredients and offers up advice on how to use them.
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Gordon Ramsay thinks feta cheese is worth talking about and gave us a simple-to-make, 'five-star restaurant' feta canapé suggestion to prove it.
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Gordom Ramsay says the number one novice mess-up that his chefs make when prepping a filet mignon has little to do with the seasoning or cooking process at all.
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Alex Guarnaschelli knows that chicken breasts can be just as delicious as chicken thighs, and she shared her top tip for anyone looking to get them right.
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Alex Guarnaschelli shared three simple yet versatile ingredients that will elevate your cooking - and you probably already have at least one of them at home.
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Gordon Ramsay is no novice to the grilled cheese game. In fact, he gave Tasting Table the keys to his 'perfect' grilled cheese in an exclusive interview.
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While discussing her upcoming projects in an interview, Alex Guarnaschelli gave Tasting Table a look at her new competition show on Food Network, "Ciao House."
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Gordon Ramsay's restaurants offer decadent celebratory dishes on Saint Patrick's Day, and he gave us his advice for making an amazing loaded baked potato.
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Many at home cooks trust Gordon Ramsay given his culinary reputation, and he recently confirmed what he believes is the best pizzeria in the United States.
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Gordon Ramsay told Tasting Table about a recent development in his decades-long rivalry with Bobby Flay and where their relationship really stands.