Mary Henn

Mary Henn

location-pin Kansas City, Missouri

School: University of Missouri-Kansas City

Expertise: Product testing, food news, grills and outdoor equipment, coolers, decor and design, household appliances

Mary Henn

  • Shopping editor and product tester for Family Handyman, Reader's Digest and Taste of Home
  • Holds an MA in Writing from Missouri State University and an MFA in Creative Writing and Media Arts from the University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • Tested hundreds of products, from handmade chocolates and kitchen knives to soft coolers and coffee makers
  • Former associate editor at Kansas City magazine
  • Former professor of writing; taught at Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City

Experience

Mary Henn, MA, MFA, is a shopping editor at Taste of Home. She’s also a national award-winning writer and journalist. Her expertise lies in food and drink trends, kitchen products, household appliances and outdoor grills. Previously, she was an editor at Kansas City magazine, writing about local restaurants and entrepreneurs. She has spent many hours behind the scenes in local restaurants. When she’s not working on the latest content in the home and food space, you can find her reading poetry or hiking outdoors.

Education

Missouri State University, BA, English, 2016; Missouri State University, MA, Creative Writing, 2018; University of Missouri-Kansas City, MFA, Creative Writing and Media Arts, 2021

Taste of Home Editorial Policies


Taste of Home

Articles & Recipes

The Best Presidents Day Sales on Home Gear and Household Essentials

Shop our favorite food, kitchen, furniture and bedding brands and enjoy serious savings with these editor-curated Presidents Day sales!

Meet Moccamaster: My Favorite Drip Coffee Maker for Fuss-Free Brews

This Dutch-made drip coffee maker brews 10 cups of classic diner-style coffee in just a few minutes.

Lola Is Launching the Dreamiest Pink Blanket—Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

Still looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? My favorite faux fur blanket just dropped a color cupid would swoon over.