Carl Hanson Carl Hanson is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes who has been writing about food and wine for nearly 20 years. He has published hundreds of articles that inform, entertain, and assist busy home cooks in getting nourishing meals on the table for their families. Education: Before joining the team, Carl earned a master's in gastronomy from Boston University, where he also studied wine and wine history and received an Advanced Certificate from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. He's in his happy place when he's seeking out new flavors, browsing the local wine store, or transforming a few simple ingredients into something tasty. About Allrecipes Home cooks are our heroes; it's as simple as that. Allrecipes, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the world’s largest community-driven food site, providing trusted resources to more than 60 million home cooks each month. Every day, cooks from around the world publish doably delicious recipes, while our team of editorial and kitchen professionals cover the world's top food news and trends. Learn more about us and our editorial process.