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Katie Bandurski

Katie Bandurski

location-pin Milwaukee, WI

School: Drake University, bachelor's degree in Magazine Journalism

Expertise: Product testing; baking; home decor; cooking techniques; holidays

Katie Bandurski

  • Senior shopping editor, Taste of Home
  • Former associate digital editor, Taste of Home
  • Former assistant digital editor, Taste of Home
  • Former digital staff writer, Better Homes & Gardens
  • Graduated magna cum laude from Drake University in 2018 with a major in Magazine Journalism and minors in Marketing and English.
  • Pioneer of the Taste of Home shopping team. To date, Katie has reviewed 100s of items in the food, kitchen, holiday and home spaces.
  • Over 8 years of experience in the home and food industry, including four years on the Taste of Home editorial team working on recipe collections and newsletters.
  • Contributed to over 2,000 Taste of Home articles to date as writer or editor.
  • Oversaw ideation and production of 30+ content clusters to date, covering everything from Christmas trees to pizza ovens.

Experience

As Taste of Home's senior shopping editor, Katie connects readers with the best gifts, kitchen gear and home items on the market. An avid foodie and a holiday enthusiast, Katie is an expert at cultivating meaningful moments. It is her personal mission to help readers find quality products that will make their lives easier and more joyful. She has personally tested hundreds of products, ranging from Christmas trees to coffee gear and, of course, cookware. Before joining the shopping team, Katie worked as a digital staff writer at Better Homes & Gardens and on the Taste of Home editorial team. She has over eight years of experience in the home and food space. When she’s out of the office, you’ll find her exploring Wisconsin with her husband, trying out new vegetarian recipes and watching Christmas movies.

Education

Drake University, bachelor's degree in Magazine Journalism, 2018. Minor in Marketing.

Taste of Home Editorial Policies

Taste of Home, a Trusted Media Brand, has been a reliable source for recipes, cooking tips and entertaining advice for more than 30 years. Every month, our content inspires well over 20 million home cooks to get creative in the kitchen. Each one of our 40 thousand recipes has gone through a rigorous testing and approval process to ensure we’re sharing the very best. Every snack, ingredient and product we recommend is tested by our team of culinary experts and professional product testers—the best of the best earn our Test Kitchen-Preferred seal of approval. Learn more about Taste of Home and our Test Kitchen and editorial teams.

Articles & Recipes

23 Small-Batch Bakes for the Holidays

Enjoy the sweet flavors of Christmas without tons of leftovers. These small-batch cookies, pies, scones and more feed just a few people.
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20 Casseroles to Make with Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Craving another comforting meal after the holidays? Use your excess turkey, mashed potatoes and more in these tasty Thanksgiving leftover casseroles.
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Announcing the 2020 Recipe of the Year Finalists

Drumroll, please! Check out the finalists for Taste of Home's 2020 Recipe of the Year contest—then vote for your favorite dish.