Kate Shungu
School
University Of Wisconsin-Madison
Expertise
Vintage Cooking, Family-Friendly Recipes, Teaching Cooking Classes
- In 2012, Kate quit her high-stress marketing job for a chance to live out her dream: teaching cooking classes and working in a commercial kitchen.
- Kate was the recipe developer and product curator for a gourmet food delivery box, designed to showcase unique and interesting food finds from around the world.
- She was a featured guest on The Blogger Genius Podcast, where she spoke about developing a niche in the food blogging industry.
Experience
Kate has worked in the food industry since 2012, working in marketing for several gourmet grocers before starting her vintage food blog, Gift of Hospitality, in 2017. She has been featured live on Chicago's WGN Midday News, and online in Southern Living, Food Network, and Parade. She joined Static Media in 2020 as a freelance recipe developer and food photographer. Her favorite recipe is one that she's never made before.
Education
Kate has a bachelor's degree in business from University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Stories By Kate Shungu
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Perfect for a game day appetizer, this loaded potato skins recipe incorporates all of the savory flavors of the dive bar classic.
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This ham and cheese strata is loaded with breakfast goodies, and is topped off with a perfectly crunchy corn flake topping.
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Try a fresh twist on the standard brownies recipe by trying this easy, from-scratch cream cheese brownies recipe. It's sure to hit the spot.
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If you've never tried orange roughy before, you're in for a treat! Perfect for a weeknight meal, this dish comes together in just about 30 minutes.
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If you're a major fan of stuffed peppers, then this cozy soup recipe is for you.
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Aside from a bit of chopping and a bit of waiting, these parsley potatoes take very little effort to prepare.
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This trout meunière is cooked to perfection in butter, making it rich, decadent, and incredibly tasty.
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Thanks to this sausage balls with cream cheese recipe, your appetizer will be an absolute favorite at any party or event.
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This zucchini carrot bread is great for kids and adults alike, and it's perfect for a quick, on-the-go breakfast or even an after-dinner snack
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Fried chicken is absolutely amazing when it's freshly cooked, but the best way to get the freshest chicken possible is when you're frying it yourself.
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These Christmas shortbread cookies are a cinch to make. They're incredibly buttery and will look oh-so festive on your holiday table.
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If you're looking for the perfect cookie recipe to bring to your next holiday celebration, you can rest easy knowing that these snowball cookies will impress.
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Since the holidays are definitely the time to indulge, why not take things up a notch and make an eggnog milkshake?
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Shredded zucchini is enrobed in a moist, spiced batter for the ultimate zucchini bread.
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Enjoy this savory autumn country bread stuffing recipe with your favorite protein side. Loaded with contrasting flavors and textures, this dish is a winner.