đ„ Forget boring BBQs⊠itâs time to grill with flavor, joy, and purpose! - Kate Merker
Release Date: 06/19/2025
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info_outlineWeâre talking grill season like youâve never heard it before with Good Housekeeping's Kate Merker
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đ„ Summer just got a whole lot more delicious â and more intentional.
This week on The Not Old Better Show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kate Merker, Chief Food Director of the Hearst Lifestyle Group and the culinary genius behind Good Housekeepingâs legendary Test Kitchen. Weâre talking smart summer grilling â not just sizzling steaks, but heart-healthy, high-flavor meals that celebrate aging, wellness, and the joy of good food.
Kate brings nearly 20 years of experience in food media and fine dining â and she brings that knowledge home to our listeners in the most accessible, fun, and inspiring way. In our conversation, she shares her favorite simple grill recipes, her secret weapon ingredients, and why grilling for one can be just as joyful as cooking for a crowd.
What struck me most is how Kate reframes grilling from a once-in-a-while indulgence to a vibrant, everyday tool for better living. She talks about cooking as connection â to ourselves, to others, to health â and her insights speak especially to those of us navigating new phases of life. Whether you're retired, an empty nester, or just trying to cook smarter, this episode is for you. đ„đą
đšâđł Plus: We dive into her work at Good Housekeeping, what it takes to develop a recipe readers can trust, and how the GH+ Membership gives exclusive access to all this smart, science-backed content â including product testing opportunities, expert interviews, and member-only recipes.
đ§ If youâre hungry for change â or just a better way to do summer dinner â I invite you to listen in. The grill's hot, the ideas are fresh, and you wonât want to miss what Kate has to say.
đ Tune in now and taste whatâs possible.
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