Sharon Franke
Director of the Kitchen Appliances and Technology Lab
Sharon has been with the GHI since 1987, when she was hired as an assistant primarily to develop recipes for the magazine's column on microwave cooking. Before joining GHI, she was a chef in restaurants in the World Trade Center.
Do You Really Need a Garlic Press?
Short answer: Yes! And here's the one to get — and why.
Oct 11, 2017
Here's What You Need to Know About Juicero
Our Good Housekeeping Institute experts weigh in on the controversial juicer.
May 5, 2017
The 6 Commandments of How To Make a Perfect Burger
Do not, we repeat, DO NOT squish it.
Nov 29, 2016
The 5 Biggest Mistakes You Make Using Your Toaster Oven
And how to correct them.
Apr 20, 2015
7 Shortcuts to a Better Bowl of Soup
A few store-bought ingredients and an appetite are all you need.
Mar 2, 2015
A Fridge That Makes Coffee? It's Coming!
Jan 15, 2015
What You'll Be Eating (and Drinking!) in 2015
We predict next year's biggest food trends.
Dec 26, 2014
The Year's Biggest Food Trends: What We Ate in 2014
Dec 21, 2014
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5 So-Simple Candies You Can Make in the Microwave
These giftable goodies come together in a few quick zaps.
Dec 18, 2014
The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make Cooking Soup
Make sure your next batch is your best yet.
Nov 19, 2014
Meet Your New Sanity Saver: The Countertop Oven
Oct 30, 2014
Move Over Basil, Try a New Take on Pesto
Aug 22, 2014
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The Biggest Mistakes You Make Using Nonstick Cookware
This could be why your nonstick pan has lost its best quality.
Jul 1, 2014
6 Mistakes You Make Using Your Blender
Whether you're whipping up a healthy smoothie or an indulgent cocktail, your blender can work better.
Jun 30, 2014
9 Biggest Mistakes You Make With Your Freezer
Make sure you're preserving your food the right way.
Jun 6, 2014
Storage Smarts: Keep Food Fresher, Longer
Whether you're stowing leftovers in the fridge or packing a picnic, choose your containers wisely.
Jun 4, 2014
5 Biggest Mistakes You Make With Your Fridge
Food will last longer if you make a few adjustments.
May 28, 2014
4 Major Mistakes You Make With Your Juicer
A few little misses could be stopping you from getting the best juice fix.
May 14, 2014
The Germiest Kitchen Spots That You Aren't Cleaning
The most bacteria lurks in some surprising places.
May 13, 2014
These Are Not Your Granny's Cups of Tea
Apr 27, 2014
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The 6 Biggest Mistakes You Make Chopping Vegetables
You probably have to dice vegetables every day, but are you doing it safely?
Feb 12, 2014
A New Fridge Filter to Help Make Your Tap Water Safer
Feb 11, 2014
Portion Control Plates Get a Much-Needed Style Upgrade
Jan 8, 2014
The Biggest Food Trends This Year
The top dining trends that dominated our plates (and glasses) this past year
Dec 17, 2013
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