Laurien Zahn

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Location
Portland, Oregon
School
Portland State University, Lower Columbia College
Expertise
Budget-friendly recipes, Restaurant reviews, Desserts and sweet treats
  • Laurien's appreciation for food began with hours spent pouring over delicious pictures in cookbooks, and throughout her youth she was constantly imagining restaurants and recipes.
  • She is especially interested in baked goods and sweet treats; she won a blue ribbon for her brownie recipe at her local fair in 2024.
  • Laurien is an avid fan of internet comedy food content, including Binging with Babbish, You Suck At Cooking, and The Messy Baker.

Experience

Laurien began formally developing her literary interests when she was associate editor of Subito magazine for PSU in 2025. Throughout her education, she has practiced academic, creative, and philosophical writing, having been featured in Lower Columbia College's Salal Review magazine in 2025. Laurien currently resides in the famous culinary destination of Portland, Oregon, where she has sampled numerous cross-cultural cuisines, and hopes to continue exploring her palate.

Education

Laurien earned an Associate's of Art and an Associate's of Music at Lower Columbia College.

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