Catherine Ward

20 years of professional experience in restaurants, catering and teaching cooking classes
Six years at Taste of Home as prep kitchen manager

Experience

Throughout her career in food (20 years and counting!), Catherine has worked in restaurants, catering and test kitchens. She’s also taught local cooking classes, explaining how to make everything from focaccia to paella. At Taste of Home, Catherine is our prep kitchen manager. She puts kitchen appliances through their paces to share the best of the best with readers. On the weekends, Catherine loves canning jams and jellies and she’s happiest when cooking for a table filled with loved ones.

Taste of Home Editorial Policies

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Articles & Recipes

The Best Pasta Makers of 2024

Take spaghetti night to the next level with homemade noodles. Our Prep Kitchen Manager tested nine models to find the best pasta maker on the market. You may just think you moved to Italy!

Thermoworks Smoke X Review: This Dual-Probe Thermometer Is the Secret to the Juiciest Meat

After dozens of uses, it's safe to say our prep kitchen manager has made up her mind about the Thermoworks Smoke X. Discover why she depends on it for all her smoking, grilling and roasting needs.

Le Creuset Dutch Oven Review: A Splurge That’s Worth Every Penny

Not only is the Le Creuset Dutch oven one our Test Kitchen's official preferred pot, but it's also a personal favorite of our prep kitchen manager, Catherine Ward. Here's why.