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Carina Finn

Commerce Editor

Carina Finn is a Brooklyn-born, Brooklyn-based writer who owns entirely too many vintage cookbooks. After earning an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Notre Dame, she moved back to NYC and worked as a cook before eventually finding her way back to writing. She was previously a staff writer for The Infatuation and an editor at Food Network Magazine and Bustle. When she's not cooking and writing about food, she writes books for young readers. Her debut middle grade novel, Feast and Famine: The Last Great Heir, will be published by Sourcebooks in 2025.

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The Last-Minute Gift Guide

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Candle Gifts for Everyone on Your List

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10 Food Subscriptions That Make Amazing Gifts

Win gifting season with these gifts that keep on giving.

21 Highly Caffeinated Gifts for Coffee Lovers

Beans, burr grinders, mugs, and everything else you need for the perfect brew.

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Keep your favorite craft coffee on hand at all times—no equipment necessary.

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This one-and-done look is the perfect combination of chic and sturdy.

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Once you try their ribs, skirt steaks, and butcher’s secret cuts, you’ll never go back.

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