Steve Burton’s Culinary-Inclined Partner: Exploring His Relationship with Fiancée Michelle Lundstrom

While Steve Burton captivates daytime drama fans with his intense portrayal of Jason Morgan on General Hospital, his partner Michelle Lundstrom turns up the flavor in culinary circles. The couple announced their engagement in January 2025, nine months after their first public appearance as a pair.

From New York Roots to Nashville Living

Raised in an Italian-American household in New York, Lundstrom maintains strong ties to her hometown despite relocating to Nashville. During an October 2024 Instagram reel documenting their NYC visit, she reminisced: “Sharing a lox bagel with my dad every Saturday defined my childhood. These flavors transport me back.”

Barbecue Showdown Breakthrough

Lundstrom gained recognition through Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown Season 2 (2023), where her sauce-making prowess impressed judges. “My father’s barbecue obsession shaped my culinary journey,” she revealed during the competition. Though eliminated mid-season, Lundstrom told followers: “This experience transformed me – it showed my daughters no dream is too big.”

Relationship Timeline

After confirming their romance in May 2024, the pair made their red carpet debut at the Daytime Emmys that June. Lundstrom gushed on social media: “Our first glamorous night out felt magical from start to finish.” Their engagement followed seven months later, with Burton sharing tender proposal photos captioned “Forever starts now.”

Blended Family Life

Both partners prioritize parenting – Lundstrom mothers two daughters (ages 10 and 14 in 2025), while Burton co-parents three children with ex-wife Sheree Burton. The culinary star credits her girls as motivation: “Showing them perseverance matters became my driving force during the competition.”

Continuing Culinary Passion

Lundstrom maintains an active food-focused Instagram presence, sharing family recipes and cooking tutorials. Followers enjoy her authentic approach – “Measurements? We eyeball everything!” she laughed during a stuffed mushroom demo honoring her mother’s tradition.