Hey there! I’m a writer, editor, recipe developer, and project manager with experience in digital and print food & lifestyle media. I’m currently the associate food & drink editor on Parade’s lifestyle team (part of The Arena Group) where I cover home cooking and baking, recipes, viral food trends, groceries, and fast food news. I also write a lot about oatmeal…it’s a whole thing.
Previously, I was at The Kitchn where I served as the site’s first recipe production coordinator. My byline can be found on a number of outlets including—but not limited to—Apartment Therapy, Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Simply Recipes, King Arthur Baking, and Food52. I've been featured on The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. I also test recipes for cookbooks. 
I’m an alumni of NYU’s Nutrition & Food Studies program. I remain based in NYC where I spend my free time running marathons, thrifting, baking bread, and volunteering. I’m BTS Army, I've been to the Eras Tour twice, I'm a Golden State Warriors fan, and I enjoy Greta Gerwig films and the Fast & Furious franchise equally.

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Justine Lee 

Select Editorial Work

Cooking

Culture

Commerce & Product Reviews

Celebrity Interviews

Commissioned Stories

Cookbook and Recipe Cross-Testing

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