Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm

Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm Serious Eats
Title: Associate Editorial Director

Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm is the Associate Editorial Director for Serious Eats. She joined the team in November of 2021, bringing with her years of experience testing and writing about kitchen equipment. Prior to Serious Eats, Riddley worked at Apartment Therapy Media, America’s Test Kitchen, EatingWell, and Food52. 

Highlights: 

  • She has written hundreds of stories on the best gadgets, gear, and cookware for home kitchens. 
  • She has a BS in magazine journalism from Syracuse University. 
  • Her work has appeared in Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country and on Food52, Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, and more.

Experience

Riddley’s work has appeared online for Cook’s Illustrated, Cook’s Country, The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy, Food52, and in print for Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country. Prior to joining Serious Eats, she worked as the Tools Editor for The Kitchn and an Associate Editor for ATK Reviews.

Education

Riddley received her BS in magazine journalism from Syracuse University.

Other works: 

About Serious Eats

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