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Katie Bandurski

location-pin Milwaukee, Wisconsin

School: Drake University, 2018

Expertise: Food News/Tricks;Beauty & Fashion;Gift Guides

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
  • 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.

Experience

Katie connects readers with the best gifts and home items on the market. An avid foodie and a holiday enthusiast, Katie is an expert at cultivating meaningful moments. As Senior Shopping Editor for Taste of Home, it is her mission to help readers find quality products to make their lives easier and more joyful. She has personally tested hundreds of products, from Christmas trees to pajamas. 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, lifestyle 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

Graduated magna cum laude from Drake University in 2018 with a major in Magazine Journalism and minors in Marketing and English.

Articles

The Best Black Friday Deals from MSC Cruises

Set sail with incredible holiday savings from MSC Cruises—your dream vacation awaits!

The Most Popular Wicked Merch You Can Buy Right Now

We found the most popular Wicked merch for every fan

The Best Copycat Recipes for Winter

When the weather outside is frightful, don’t go out for takeout. Stay home and make a restaurant copycat instead!