Meet Sue Gronholz!

Congratulations to Sue Gronholz who has had close to 100 recipes and tips published since Taste of Home premiered in 1993.

1. You've been a Field Editor since the beginning, what has changed the most over the years?

I think what's changed the most over the years are the format and features in TOH. When it first started, there were very few recipes that called for fresh herbs, unusual ingredients or ethnic flavors. I love the fact that TOH always has the most current recipes that are easy to prepare with ingredients I can find easily.

2. What was it like seeing your recipe in the magazine the very first time?

When my recipe for Taffy Apple Dip appeared in the premiere issue of TOH, I was elated! I was so excited, I just had to share the news with everyone. I still feel that way whenever one of my recipes is published. My favorite thing about cooking is sharing and swapping recipes with family and friends. TOH feels like family. And I've made so many new friends because of the magazine that for me, it's like one big happy recipe exchange. I'm currently putting together a scrapbook of my years as a Field Editor.

3. As a seasoned Field Editor, do you have any tips for your peers?

I always tell people not to be afraid to experiment in the kitchen. Be sure to write down exactly what you did so you can duplicate a good recipe or avoid repeating a mistake. The latest Field Editor Guidelines have been a big help to me even though I've been doing this so long. I keep a file on my computer to track the recipes I've tried and rated, as well as the recipes I've submitted. Recently, I've been having fun in the TOH Community by participating in the Cook's Corner Forum. It gives me an opportunity to make new friends and talk about Taste of Home recipes.

4. What's your most loved Taste of Home memory?

Among my favorite memories: meeting fellow Field Editors Joan Hallford and Sue Stetzel for the photo/video shoot for the Best Loved Recipes cookbook. We continue to have fun together on Facebook and through the TOH Community. Also, winning $25,000 for my Neapolitan Cheesecake, meeting Ann Kaiser (a retired Taste of Home editor)... I could just go on and on.