Katie Lenhardt
Location
Bay Area, California
School
Scottsdale Culinary Institute, New Mexico State University
Expertise
Global Cuisines And Pastries, Classic Cooking Techniques, Specialty Ingredients
- Katie catered events for celebrities, PGA tours, and former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
- She styled food for celebrity chefs, children's cookbooks, and a regional food magazine.
- Her favorite way of staying on top of culinary trends is by attending food shows in San Francisco, New York, Italy, and Greece.
Experience
Katie has amassed a depth of culinary knowledge throughout her 20-plus-year career in the food industry. In culinary school, she was trained in classic French cuisine, cooking techniques, pastry, restaurant management, and nutrition. She went on to couple her culinary education with her love of writing and research by studying journalism. During school, Katie was the associate editor of a southwestern food magazine, where she composed articles, developed recipes, and styled food for photo shoots. She also had the opportunity to further her knowledge of unique ingredients from global cuisines as a buyer and importer of specialty grocery goods. She worked as a freelance food writer, stylist, and recipe developer before she joined the team at Tasting Table in 2021, where she fully enjoys the opportunity to share her passion for all things culinary.
Education
Katie has an associate's degree in culinary arts from Scottsdale Culinary Institute and a bachelor's degree in journalism from New Mexico State University.
Tasting Table’s editorial coverage hails from a veteran group of writers and editors with expertise in their respective fields in the food and drink, hospitality, and agriculture industries. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information and original recipes.
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Stories By Katie Lenhardt
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Before heading out on an epic shopping trip, it's best to check if grocers like Kroger will be open before you get there to avoid stress on your day off.
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Ultra-processed foods contain additives to help them stay on supermarket shelves for longer. But, a 2022 study reveals the link between them and bowel cancer.
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Whole Foods is seeing a massive decline in customers in Dallas, Texas. This may be why the grocer is struggling to get customers in the door.
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Bacardi has released a new variety of rum that has been uniquely aged for a one-of-a-kind finish.
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The succinct rhythm of chopping knives halted when President Biden announced his student loan forgiveness initiative.
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Most of the fruit purchased in the US is produced in California, and the state has seen a rise in fruit sales over the last couple of years.
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Inflation has been hitting us hard for the past year or so, and now it may be coming for our cookie jar. Learn how chocolate chip cookies have been affected.
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If you're looking for the perfect smoked fllet of fish, you should consider using Alder wood while grilling.
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Kraft Heinz, the producer of Capri Sun, has issued a recall on 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry beverages for possible contamination.
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An eminent explosion can be predicted when adding Mentos to soda, just as price increases can be expected due to pandemic-related inflation.
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If you've ever wondered what it might look like to see a cow on a roller coaster, simply imagine it riding the beef price fluctuations over the past few years.
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Coffee is a necessity for many people which means the coffee-maker is under a lot of pressure to perform. When it gets clogged up use this descaling hack.
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Tasked with increasing public safety, police have forced food trucks that frequent the popular spot to move in order to decrease gatherings outside the bars.
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Rising prices don't seem to be quelling the thirst of beer drinkers. Molson Coors' success proves beer might be immune to inflation.
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The fibrous strings that run along the seam of snap peas can be eaten, but that doesn't mean they're enjoyable. Here is the best way to remove them.
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Chef Alastair Little died at the age of 72, leaving the food world to reminisce on his many contributions to the restaurant industry.
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Workers at the Massachusetts location joined Trader Joe's United and voted 45-31 to join the union.
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As life slowly returns to normal, many businesses still struggle to stay afloat. New reports show that remote work has had a lasting impact on coffee shops.
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Consumers have been dealing with rising inflation, which hit a new 40-year high. Unfortunately for fruit lovers, bananas are not immune to inflated costs.
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Even if you're bringing home the bacon in paycheck form, you probably can't afford to enjoy the salty strips of pork like you did in pre-pandemic times.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hoping to turn the tables on unhealthy school lunches by awarding grants to improve school lunch programs.
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Funnel cakes are usually reserved for those who venture forth into carnivals ready to stand in line. Here's the ingredient you're missing to make them at home.
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Trader Joe's is beloved for its private-labeled offerings featuring flavors that are wildly popular amongst consumers, like this new gnocchi flavor.
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The ocean-focused Spanish eatery that just won The World's 50 Best Restaurants sustainability award has the attention of environmentally conscious diners.
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The USDA has issued a massive recall of over 10,000 pounds of frozen pizza. See if you have a box of this pepperoni pizza in your freezer.
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Most store-bought food can't hold a candle to the homemade version, but here's how cottage food regulations can affect your home canned food.
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If you had a moment in time for the Avocados From Mexico jingle to leave your brain, get ready for the catchy song to renew its lease on your headspace.