Katherine Gallagher Title: Editor Education: Chapman University Location: Napa Valley, California Katherine is an editor at Allrecipes who focuses on product reviews and kitchen gear roundups. A former associate editor at The Spruce Eats, Katherine has over a decade's worth of experience in the restaurant industry and holds a WSET Level 2 certification in wine. She previously worked as a freelance writer specializing in food, travel, and sustainability content. Highlights:Katherine has more than 10 years of experience in the food and beverage industry.Prior to joining Allrecipes, she was an associate editor at The Spruce Eats.She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Chapman University and holds a Level 2 Award in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Experience Katherine grew up in California’s Napa Valley, where she inherited a foundational appreciation for agriculture and a passion for good food. Before joining Allrecipes, she worked as an associate editor for The Spruce Eats. She previously worked as a reporter in Honolulu, spent time as a freelance writer specializing in travel and sustainable design, and covered food insecurity for a nonprofit magazine. She also worked in the restaurant industry for more than a decade. When she’s not writing or editing, you can usually find her cooking at home, planning her next travel excursion, or with her nose in a novel.Favorite Purchase:I've used the Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle (featured on our Best Electric Kettles roundup) almost daily for over two years. I love that I can set specific temperatures depending on what type of tea I'm brewing, and the matte black design looks great on my kitchen counter. Education Katherine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Chapman University. She also holds a certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust for completing WSET Level 2 with Distinction. About Allrecipes Home cooks are our heroes; it's as simple as that. Allrecipes, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the world’s largest community-driven food site, providing trusted resources to more than 60 million home cooks each month. Every day, cooks from around the world publish doably delicious recipes, while our team of editorial and kitchen professionals cover the world's top food news and trends. Learn more about us and our editorial process.