MEET A FEW
TASTE OF HOME
FIELD EDITORS
“Today, our volunteer Field Editors are our super fans,” says Susan Stetzel, Taste of Home engagement editor. “We turn to them to research vintage recipes, find timesavers and try new ingredients for us.” Some of the Field Editors have been with Taste of Home for decades; others are new cooks. Below are just a few of their stories.
SUE GRONHOLZ
I’m one of the original “1,000 country cooks” chosen to be a Field Editor when the magazine launched in 1993. I was excited because Taste of Home’s magazines and cookbooks felt like a big friendly recipe swap, and now I was part of that. The recipes come from real home cooks, prepared with love, and that quality shines through. When I make a Taste of Home dish, I know it’s going to turn out perfect every time.
• Try Sue’s luscious Layered Mocha Cheesecake.
COURTNEY STULTZ
When I was growing up, my mom instilled a love of cooking in me. I remember seeing Taste of Home everywhere—from relatives’ homes to the doctor’s office. I was drawn to the stories about the recipes as well as the fact that the dishes were easy to prepare. My love for Taste of Home stayed with me, so I became a Field Editor. When a new issue arrives, my daughter marks the recipes she likes. Then we make them together—just like Mom and I did.
• Don’t miss the Egg Roll Noodle Bowl. It’s Courtney’s go-to dish.
ANGELA LIVELY
An old roommate had a subscription to Taste of Home, and I really enjoyed it. That was about 20 years ago, and I have just loved the magazine since. As a Field Editor, I meet so many wonderful readers in person and online. It’s rewarding to learn how much people enjoy your recipes, tips and ideas. Taste of Home created a great group of family cooks, and I’m happy to be an active member of that community.
• Turn to page 374 for a dessert Angela grew up on, Grandma’s Strawberry Shortcake.
JOAN HALLFORD
I became a Taste of Home Field Editor about 20 years ago, and I’ve cherished every minute of it. It’s allowed me the chance to do food demos on local television, preparing my recipes for the viewers. I adore sharing recipes with others in the hope that my dishes will become favorites with their families, too. I fell in love with the magazine the first time I saw it. It just had a neighborly feel to it, and I loved it. I still do.
• Check out Joan’s Pork & Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner.
JENNIFER STOWELL
Becoming a Field Editor was a dream come true. I grew up looking through issues of the magazine with my grandma, and the Field Editors listed in the back were like celebrities to me. Grandma, now in her 90s, still loves getting Taste of Home, especially since she can read her granddaughter’s name in the back of each issue. She is one of my favorite people and Taste of Home will always remind me of her.
• See page 207 for Jennifer’s appetizer, Slow Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Dip.
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer Field Editor? Email FieldEditors@TasteofHome.com today!