Justine Lee

Justine Lee is the Associate Food & Drink Editor at *Parade*, where she specializes in editing and creating content around food trends, recipe development, and culinary hacks. Her work frequently features viral food stories, practical cooking tips, and deep dives into niche topics like oatmeal variations or fast-food ordering strategies. Prior to joining *Parade*, she served as the Recipe Production Coordinator at *The Kitchn*, originating the role to oversee recipe content creation, assignment, and production. Her bylines have appeared in prominent food publications including *Bon Appétit*, *Epicurious*, *Food52*, and *The Wall Street Journal*. Lee also contributes as a professional recipe tester for cookbooks, including *Chili Crisp: 50+ Recipes* and the upcoming *Soju Party Cookbook*. Her background in nutrition and food science—earned through an NYU degree in Nutrition and Food Studies with a minor in French—adds technical credibility to her culinary coverage. She combines this expertise with hands-on experience as a former nocturnal baker and clinical nutrition researcher. Lee’s approach emphasizes testing and experimentation, often debunking or validating viral cooking hacks. Her unique blend of scientific rigor and pop-culture sensibility makes her a key voice in translating food trends into accessible, actionable content for readers.