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Stephanie Ganz

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Once a professional chef (in the lifetime before she had two kids), Stephanie Ganz has written and developed original recipes for Bon Appetit, Eater, The Kitchn, and Virginia Living, and is a regular contributor to Richmond Magazine.

Latest Stories

21 Things Every Parent Should Keep in the Car
From everyday essentials to emergency provisions.
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 18, 2025
The Best Playlists, Podcasts, and Audiobooks for Family Car Rides
Up ahead: Family schlep harmony!
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 5, 2025
The Car Organizers That Fixed My Messy Family Car (Finally!)
Don’t resign yourself to driving in a pit — there is a better way!
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 3, 2025
This Is the Perfect Tool for Cardboard-Obsessed Kids
It cuts through cardboard like a warm knife through butter.
Stephanie Ganz
Sep 19, 2025
This Adorable Tool Set Is Building Confidence for My Kid
They’re not toys – they’re meant to be put to work.
Stephanie Ganz
Sep 18, 2025
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Ice Cream, and They All Said the Same Thing
It’s “ultra-creamy” and “custard-like.”
Stephanie Ganz
Jul 18, 2024
A Professional House Cleaner Told Me the “Recipe” For Her DIY All-Purpose Cleaner — And I’ve Never Gone Back
It’s so simple.
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 28, 2025
The Top 10 Cleaning Secrets Parents Know (and You Should Know, Too!)
Why wait until kids, mmkay?
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 26, 2025
The Top 3 Toys We Recommend for Very Cool Aunts and Uncles
Guaranteed to cement your status as supreme gift giver.
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 26, 2025
The Best Type of Sheet Is Hidden in the Kids’ Section of the Store
It solves so many problems.
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 25, 2025
The Aldi Shopping Secret That Blew My Mind
You’ll never have to scrounge for a quarter again.
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 24, 2025
3 Things Parents Know About Dealing with Mosquitoes and Bug Bites
They’re for everyone, not just kids.
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 23, 2025
The Best Disney+ Shows to Stream with Your Kids
There are some great ones on there.
Stephanie Ganz
May 15, 2025
The “So Freaking Delicious” New Potato Chips You Should Always Have in Your Snack Drawer (I Get Why They Keep Selling Out)
“Unique and irresistible.”
Stephanie Ganz
Mar 15, 2025
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Jarred Pasta Sauce, and They All Said the Same Thing
It’s all about that first ingredient.
Stephanie Ganz
Oct 26, 2024
I Bought a Helix Mattress for My Kid, and Here’s My Review
There are many reasons to choose the Helix Kids mattress, but one in particular clinched it for me.
Stephanie Ganz
Sep 19, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Hot Dogs, and They All Said the Same Thing
“The undisputed champion of hot dogs.”
Stephanie Ganz
Aug 30, 2024
The Most Brilliant Gift I Received at My Baby Shower (I’ll Never Forget It)
Now I give it to all my friends having babies.
Stephanie Ganz
Aug 26, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Potato Chips, and They All Said the Same Thing
Turns out, it’s a crunch thing.
Stephanie Ganz
Jul 12, 2024
I Bought a Portable Projector for My Family, and It’s Even Better Than I Expected
Major fan.
Stephanie Ganz
Jul 9, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Canned Tuna, and They All Said the Same Thing
“Turns out, there’s one hook for all three.”
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 18, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Boxed Cake Mix and They All Said the Same One
“It has a great bouncy texture that doesn't crumble.”
Stephanie Ganz
May 28, 2024
The Best $1 Freezer Find We Bought at Aldi All Year
Plus seven more items we couldn't get enough of in 2023.
Stephanie Ganz
Jan 22, 2024
The 14 Best Trader Joe’s Frozen Finds We Tasted Last Year
Life
Number seven is incredible.
Stephanie Ganz
Jan 15, 2024
The Best Twin Mattresses for Kids
After hours of reading and research, these 12 kids' twin mattresses stood out.
Stephanie Ganz
Oct 28, 2023
Solo Stove’s Bonfire Helped Me Rediscover the Magic of My Backyard — Plus, It’s on Major Sale Right Now
Make the most of the outdoors this summer!
Stephanie Ganz
Jul 1, 2023
This $10 Stain Remover Saved My Clothes
As a certified stain magnet, I can attest that it really works.
Stephanie Ganz
Dec 28, 2022
If You Buy One Thing at Costco, Let It Be This $22 Thanksgiving Centerpiece
It's elegant, affordable, and leaves plenty of room for the food!
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 17, 2022
This Thanksgiving Centerpiece Is So Stylish, You'd Never Guess It's From Costco
And less than $30!
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 14, 2022
3 Frozen Chicken Pot Pies That Almost Taste Homemade
And take ~ way ~ less time to make.
Stephanie Ganz
Oct 26, 2022
America’s Test Kitchen Shared the Secret to Cleaning a Burnt Dutch Oven
And all it takes is four easy steps.
Stephanie Ganz
Oct 26, 2022
This TikTok Shows a Surprising Way to Store Forks and Knives
I have some thoughts about it.
Stephanie Ganz
Oct 17, 2022