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Caroline Stanko

location-pin Milwaukee, WI

School: Marquette University

Expertise: Cooking techniques; Beer, Wine & Cocktails

Caroline Stanko

  • 9+ years in food and lifestyle media, writing, editing and testing products; brands include Taste of Home and U.S. News & World Report
  • Oversaw the strategy, production and publishing of Taste of Home's video program
  • Team received the Momentum Award and honorable mention for Digital Team of the Year, FOLIO's Eddie and Ozzie Awards, 2020

Experience

Caroline has nearly a decade of experience in the food and lifestyle media space, working on both the digital and print sides. As an updates editor at Taste of Home, Caroline researches, edits and optimizes content on cooking techniques, recipes, food news, affiliate reviews, and much more. She also helped run the brand's video program.

Additionally, Caroline was a commerce editor at U.S. News & World Report, focusing on the search engine optimization of product and gift guides.

When she's not working, you can probably find Caroline mixing up a killer cocktail, reading a dog-eared library book or cooking up a multi-course feast (sometimes all at once).

Education

Marquette University, bachelor's in English, writing emphasis

Taste of Home Editorial Policies

Taste of Home, a Trusted Media Brand, has been a reliable source for recipes, cooking tips and entertaining advice for more than 30 years. Every month, our content inspires well over 20 million home cooks to get creative in the kitchen. Each one of our 40 thousand recipes has gone through a rigorous testing and approval process to ensure we’re sharing the very best. Every snack, ingredient and product we recommend is tested by our team of culinary experts and professional product testers—the best of the best earn our Test Kitchen-Preferred seal of approval. Learn more about Taste of Home and our Test Kitchen and editorial teams.

Articles & Recipes

I Tried Beyonces Sleigh Bell Cocktail

I Tried Beyoncé’s Sleigh Bell Cocktail, and It’s My New Holiday Go-To

Made with cranberry juice, pear liquor and SirDavis Whisky, this is the only Christmas whiskey cocktail I'll be enjoying this holiday season.
hardware store with neon open sign and christmas decorations

The Stores Open and Closed on Christmas Day 2025

If Santa finished the last of your milk, have no fear—some stores will be open on Christmas Day 2025.
Group of friends or family members giving thanks to God at festive turkey dinner table together.

The Stores Open and Closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025

Wondering what stores are open for last-minute necessities on Turkey Day? These are the stores open on Thanksgiving in 2025.