Hotline MVP of the Month

To thank our members for their dedication to helping out their fellow cooks, every month we’ll choose a Food52er whose activity on the Hotline has caught our eye, and treat him or her to a $25 gift certificate to our Shop. 

Today: See who had the write stuff this month.

We're excited to announce that August's Hotline MVP is Kristen W.!

Kristen W. is full of recipe suggestions, whether for vegetarian dishes or make-ahead dinners. She's got ideas for using ingredients like patty pan squash and jalepeño peppers, and she'll happily help you use up fish sauce and a half of a block of tofu—just don't count on her for tips on using up extra mayonnaise. She's got a neat trick for keeping your pesto from turning brown (Hint: Don't use basil), and every so often she turns to the community for help, too. 

Congratulations to Kristen W. and thanks to everyone who participates over on the Hotline—the community wouldn’t be the same without you.

Want to boost your kitchen karma? We’re looking for enthusiastic participation throughout the month that is helpful, thoughtful, and considerate. 

Photo by James Ransom