Location
Middleton, Wisconsin
School
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Expertise
Accessible culinary techniques, Viral food trends, Kitchen gadget reviews
- As a culinary publicist, Bridget spent over 15 years crafting copy and securing media for Chicago's top chefs and the city's most beloved dining destinations.
- The veteran food reporter has published thousands of articles on culinary topics, including kitchen shortcuts, copycat recipes, restaurant news, and consumer food safety.
- Bridget is a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter for a renowned health and wellness expert.
Experience
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a recipe is worth a million. Throughout her career, Bridget has brought those stories to life. As a culinary publicist, Bridget represented iconic Chicago restaurants like Morton's The Steakhouse, Francesca's, The Berghoff, Moto, and Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab. As a prolific food writer, she has published work in MSN, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, AOL, Eat This, Not That!, and The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. She loves discovering culinary lore and the ways in which food can communicate to us throughout generations.
Education
Bridget earned her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Illinois.
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Design & Decor
By Bridget Sharkey 3 hours ago
HGTV's Erin Napier took inspiration from "Downton Abbey" when she selected this Sherwin-Williams paint color for her chic and beautiful Mississippi kitchen.
By Bridget Sharkey 3 hours ago
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Design & Decor
By Bridget Sharkey 7 hours ago
Laminate countertops can look cheap if not done well. Home design expert Erin Napier offers a solution that will make laminate look way more luxe.
By Bridget Sharkey 7 hours ago
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Culture
By Bridget Sharkey 1 day ago
This classic side dish was on the original Cheesecake Factory menu before it was discontinued, but you can still find it at potlucks in the South.
By Bridget Sharkey 1 day ago
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Food History
By Bridget Sharkey 24 hours ago
If you're a boomer who grew up in the Northeast, you might remember this burger chain that was inspired by a TV show of the '50s and one of its characters.
By Bridget Sharkey 24 hours ago
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Cooking Tips
By Bridget Sharkey 4 days ago
A grilled cheese sandwich is an excellent canvas to paint your own creation on, so why not make the meal more flavorful by stuffing it with this classic stew?
By Bridget Sharkey 4 days ago
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Cook
By Bridget Sharkey 5 days ago
Frozen peas are always great to have on hand, but look beyond the butter and salt when seasoning them. Reach for these two Italian ingredients instead.
By Bridget Sharkey 5 days ago
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Food History
By Bridget Sharkey 7 days ago
This vintage cake mix may no longer come in a readily available box, but if you have a hankering, then you still may be able to make it at home.
By Bridget Sharkey 7 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By Bridget Sharkey 7 days ago
Home cooks need just four ingredients to bake these golden, mouthwatering Babybel cheese pastries that make the perfect easy, handheld treat.
By Bridget Sharkey 7 days ago
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Appliances and Gadgets
By Bridget Sharkey 8 days ago
While Kamado Joe grills have kudos for being great quality, there are way more affordable options out there, including this similar-looking charcoal grill.
By Bridget Sharkey 8 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By Bridget Sharkey 10 days ago
Chicken alfredo casserole is already a hearty meal, but you can turn it into the comfort meal of a lifetime by adding this delicious pre-made topping.
By Bridget Sharkey 10 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By Bridget Sharkey 10 days ago
The Peter Luger Steak House takes an ultra-minimalist approach to seasoning their steaks, and it's amazing how one seasoning ingredient can pack so much flavor.
By Bridget Sharkey 10 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By Bridget Sharkey 11 days ago
Potato salad has plenty of variations. Dolly Parton shared one in her cookbook which uses an unusual ingredient you might not see very often.
By Bridget Sharkey 11 days ago
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Baking Tips
By Bridget Sharkey 12 days ago
The best way to make cornbread may not be the traditional route. Instead, use this kitchen appliance to restructure this boxed classic.
By Bridget Sharkey 12 days ago
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Fast Food
By Bridget Sharkey 15 days ago
Burger King maintains consistent offerings by creating regulations and rules that employees need to abide by, even when it comes to seasoning.
By Bridget Sharkey 15 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By Bridget Sharkey 17 days ago
This traditional preparation doesn't just work for steak: A new viral recipe shows that chicken au poivre is equally delicious.
By Bridget Sharkey 17 days ago
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Baking Tips
By Bridget Sharkey 17 days ago
It's hard to imagine boxed cake mixes getting any better, but this one addition makes them taste as good as a bakery — without the work.
By Bridget Sharkey 17 days ago
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Baking Tips
By Bridget Sharkey 20 days ago
With today's shortcuts like boxed yellow cake mix, making this retro dessert has never been easier.
By Bridget Sharkey 20 days ago
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Culture
By Bridget Sharkey 24 days ago
Nothing beats a gooey grilled cheese and Disney has perfected it in it's Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich. Here's how you can make it at home.
By Bridget Sharkey 24 days ago
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Coffee and Tea
By Bridget Sharkey 24 days ago
When you need a quick caffeine jolt without a coffee shop around, these chains deliver, according to one Tasting Table writer.
By Bridget Sharkey 24 days ago
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Starbucks
By Bridget Sharkey 25 days ago
Is your Starbucks cold brew order the same all the time? Not anymore, it's not. At least it won't be once you try these tried-and-true ordering tips.
By Bridget Sharkey 25 days ago
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News
By Bridget Sharkey 27 days ago
Costco and Uber Eats customers are going to want to hear this: You can now get your Kirkland Signature favorites delivered in 30 more states.
By Bridget Sharkey 27 days ago
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Cookbooks
By Bridget Sharkey 29 days ago
An iconic piece of American culinary history, the Crock-Pot took the US by storm, and one cookbook that supported its growing use remains popular today.
By Bridget Sharkey 29 days ago
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News
By Bridget Sharkey 1 month ago
Famous for never changing its menu, In-N-Out has a major ingredient change coming to 10 states — one that will make its iconic burgers more accessible.
By Bridget Sharkey 1 month ago
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Costco
By Bridget Sharkey 1 month ago
Just having a Costco membership is estimated to save you thousands a year, but only if you know how — and when — to shop there to get the best deals.
By Bridget Sharkey 1 month ago
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Food Facts
By Bridget Sharkey 1 month ago
A global staple, rice and beans have been a go to for many cultures for a long time, and this cost-effective meal provides some nutritional benefits.
By Bridget Sharkey 1 month ago
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Cooking Tips
By Bridget Sharkey 1 month ago
Got hungry mouths to feed, but you're too tired to make a run to the store? All you need is ground beef, a can of tomato soup, and a box of macaroni noodles.
By Bridget Sharkey 1 month ago
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Restaurants
By Bridget Sharkey 1 month ago
Only one taco stand in the whole world has ever received a Michelin star -- and yet its Manhattan location is already flopping hard after its grand opening.
By Bridget Sharkey 1 month ago
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