Denise Mickelsen

For Denise Mickelsen, ICE was the beginning of a transition from working as a non-profit fundraiser to a successful career as a food writer and editor. She went on to cook at Blue Hill and Fleur de Sel restaurants before taking an internship in the test kitchen at Saveur magazine. She was hired on as assistant editor, testing and researching recipes and learning the art of food styling. Denise became an associate editor at Martha Stewart Living, and after two years she joined the staff of Fine Cooking, where she remained until leaving as Senior Editor in 2014. She relocated to Denver, CO, to become the Senior Acquisitions Editor for Crafty's cooking and baking classes. Denise is currently Food Editor of 5280 Magazine, where she covers the food and dining beat of Denver, CO.