Justine Sterling

Justine Sterling is a New York-based writer and editor specializing in food, wine, and spirits. Justine has written for Liquor.com since May 2020 with contributions to Food & Wine, Thrillist, VinePair and Michelin, among others.

Experience: Sterling has been writing about spirits, wine and food since 2007. She has also dabbled in the world of bartending, recipe development and wine sales. She primarily posts about food and cocktails on her Instagram @jksterling, but admits to photographing the occasional cat.

Education: Justine received a B.A. in English with a focus on creative writing from Dartmouth College. She went on to earn a master's in journalism from NYU.

About Food & Wine

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Latest from Justine Sterling

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Everything You Need to Know About Fiddleheads
The Only Reason to Buy Manischewitz Wine This Passover
The Best Reason to Buy Manischewitz Wine This Passover
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After 800 Years, Rice, Beans, and Corn Are Now OK for Passover
Hoppin John
For Good Luck, Make Hoppin' John on New Year's Day
Roasted Goose with Crispy Skin
How to Serve Scrooge's Menu for Christmas
Rice beer in a glass
Gluten-Free? Drink Rice Beer
Frozen Negroni cocktails on a tray
How to Make Frozen Cocktails Without a Blender
Zima drink
You Can Make Your Own Zima, So We Did
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5 Foolproof Sushi and Sake Pairings
Chefs' Favorite Cocktails: Sazerac
8 Ultra-Simple Cocktails Made With Booze, Bitters, and Not Much Else
Trappist Beer
5 Beers Made by Real Monks
Beecher's Handmade Cheese, Seattle & New York
The Best Mac and Cheese in the U.S.
Bloody Bull cocktails
Here's Why a Bloody Bull is Better Than a Bloody Mary
Here's Why a Bloody Bull is Better Than a Bloody Mary
Bloody Bull Brunch Cocktail
Make the Sticky Rice
7 Things You Never Knew About Rice
Negroni
A Brief History of the Negroni
Bavarian Beer Hall Pork Shanks
8 Foods You Need for an Oktoberfest Feast
Javelina's Puffy Tacos
Everything You Need to Know About Crispy, Delicious Puffy Tacos
Baked Alaska Birthday Cake
A Brief History of the Birthday Cake
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The Many Origin Stories of Chop Suey
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7 Dried Herbs That Will Change Your Life
Healthy Breakfast Recipe: Eggs Baked in Roasted Tomato Sauce
Your Questions About Double-Yolk Eggs, Answered
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4 Spanish Olives You Need to Know
KOGI HOT DOGS
7 Rules as Ridiculous as No Ketchup on Hot Dogs