Bio
Sharon Franke is a contributor to HGTV's shopping content, including the annual HGTV Editors' Clean Home Awards. With over 37 years of experience testing, writing, and consulting about everything used for cooking, serving and storing food, she's a respected authority on kitchen gear, with particular expertise in appliances, cookware, and cutlery.
Experience
After a seven-year career as a professional chef, Sharon joined the prestigious Good Housekeeping Institute, where she worked for three decades, serving as Director of the Kitchen Appliances Lab. Over the last seven years, Sharon has been reviewing products for many national publications, including Food Network, Wirecutter, Reviewed, The Kitchn and CNN Underscored.
Education
Course work in culinary arts at New York City College of Technology; Graduate of Albany State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History.