Kate Merker
Chief Food Director
Kate Merker (she/her) is the Chief Food Director of the Hearst Lifestyle Group, overseeing the team that produces food content for several Hearst titles, including Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Prevention, Woman’s Day and Country Living. She has clocked nearly 20 years of experience in food media and before that, worked at some of New York City’s finest restaurants.
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Latest from Kate Merker
The Dictionary of Cooking Terms
Learning this list of the most common cooking terms is step one to cooking like the pros.
How to Store Potatoes, According to Food Experts
And no, you should not be storing them in the fridge.
How to Freeze Cauliflower: A Step-by-Step Guide
Expert tips on how to preserve this cruciferous veg at its peak freshness.
The Best Homemade Pancake Recipe, Perfected by Our Test Kitchen
It's so easy to whip up this crowd-pleasing breakfast (or dinner) from scratch.
20 Foods That Shouldn't Go in Your Fridge, According to Food Experts
You may just be ruining the flavor and quality of your ingredients.
Whole-Grain Irish Soda Bread
Featuring 5 grams of fiber and 10 grams of protein in each slice!
Citrus-Marinated Chicken Skewers
The secret to serious flavor? Whole lemons and clementines (rinds and all).
