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Faith Durand

Senior Vice President of Content

Columbus, OH

About Me

I believe that great recipes and great home inspiration can literally change people’s lives. I’m a writer, editor, and media executive with over two decades of experience in creating content that helps people live better at home. I was the first Editor-in-Chief of The Kitchn, and I founded Cubby, AT Media’s brand for families at home. As SVP of Content I oversee our integrated cross-brand departments including SEO, content operations, and editorial shopping.

My pronouns

she/her/hers

My education

The Ohio State University (BA in English)

My awards & honors

James Beard Foundation Book Award in General Cooking for The Kitchn Cookbook: Recipes, Kitchens & Tips to Inspire Your Cooking


Latest Stories

14 Easy Cocktails You Can Make in 5 Minutes After the Kids Are Finally in Bed
No complicated drinks here, and certainly nothing involving a loud blender.
Dec 11, 2025
5 Cooking Tips to Help Anyone Fall in Love with a Vegetable for the First Time
It'll make anyone a vegetable believer.
Nov 25, 2025
This Toilet Paper Holder Is So Good I Just Bought Another (It’s So Worth It!)
Why is buying a good toilet paper holder such a crapshoot?
Aug 25, 2025
70+ Lunch Ideas for Kids: Cubby’s Epic List of Kids' School Lunch Ideas
Desperately need new lunch ideas for back-to-school? We've got 'em.
Aug 1, 2025
I Tried (and Failed) to Keep Mosquitoes Away for Years — Then I Found 3 Products That Really Work
We haven’t had a single bite so far this summer.
Jun 11, 2025
20 Spectacular Chicken Salads for Summer Potlucks & Make-Ahead Lunches
Chicken salad is the cool MVP of all kinds of family meals.
Jun 11, 2025
The Cutest Things You Can Buy to Decorate the Nursery
Because every nursery needs a bit of whimsy.
Jun 6, 2025
We Asked 1,000 Parents to Tell Us What Baby Bouncer to Buy, and the Winner Had Too Many Rave Reviews to Count
“It was the absolute best thing we invested in.”
May 25, 2025
We Asked 1,000 Parents to Share Their Must-Have Baby Gear, and This Changing Pad Came Up Over and Over
No more washing changing pad covers every day!
May 20, 2025
We Asked 1,000 Parents to Tell Us What Sound Machine to Buy for The Nursery, and 2 Won Over All the Others
One is a no-fuss classic and the other has all the bells and whistles you could want.
May 10, 2025
We Asked 1,000 Parents to Tell Us What Bassinet or Bedside Sleeper to Buy, and the Answers Were Definitive
If you’re wondering what bassinet to put on your baby registry, we’ve got your answer.
May 8, 2025
We Asked 1,000 Parents to Tell Us What Crib to Buy, and There Were 4 Clear Winners
If you’re wondering what crib to buy for the nursery, we’ve got your answer.
May 8, 2025
We Asked 1,000 Parents To Tell Us What Baby Bathtub to Buy, and 3 Tubs Came Highly Recommended
One is great for infants, one is great for tiny bathrooms, and the other is an all-in-one that’ll grow with your kid.
Mar 29, 2025
We Asked 1,000 Parents to Tell Us What Nursery Glider to Buy, and the 2 Winners Are “Extremely Comfortable”
It’s a big investment, and we know you want to make the right choice.
Mar 6, 2025
The Single Best Thing I Ever Did to Make Feeding My Kids Easier and Better
There are a million ways feeding kids is hard. But we still make it TOO hard — on ourselves. I tried one small thing that genuinely changed that!
Oct 10, 2024
Nutella Fluff Is the Creamiest, Dreamiest Summer Dessert
Eat it straight from the bowl with your kids.
Aug 28, 2023
The 2024 Cubby Nursery Awards
All the parent-tested and parent-approved nursery essentials you need to know about.
Jun 23, 2024
I Tried 4 Different DIY Fruit Fly Traps, and There Was a Clear Winner
I caught *at least* 50 fruit flies this way!
Jun 4, 2024
The Practically Perfect Pancake Recipe I Make Over and Over
Well, my husband makes them. Does that count? (P.S.: These are awesome, thanks to one surprising little food science detail.)
Jan 26, 2024
The 10 Breakfast Skills Every Cook Should Know
From scrambling eggs to frying bacon, these are the techniques that are worth mastering.
Jan 9, 2024
We Want You To Steal These Christmas Morning Breakfast Traditions, Because They’re That Good
Five ideas for the Christmas morning spread of your life — but one that's as fun and relaxed for you as it is for the kids!
Dec 18, 2023
The 12 Best Children’s Museums My Family Has Visited and Loved
Children’s museums can be a BLAST — here are 12 worth traveling to visit.
Jul 19, 2023
This Is the One Toilet Paper Holder to Rule Them All
Why is buying a good toilet paper holder such a crapshoot?
Jul 18, 2023
The Best Way to Keep Guacamole Green
It has nothing to do with lime, the pit, or plastic wrap.
Jul 10, 2023
The Perfect $30 Gift for Any Kid, at Any Age, for Any Occasion
It's perfectly fun and delightful.
Nov 16, 2022
I Found the Best Gift for New Parents — No Matter How Far Away You Live
It's the thing a new parent *really* needs.
Nov 9, 2022
The #1 Thing You Should Never Buy, According to a Plumber
Take it from a sewer professional.
Jul 29, 2022
My $7 Costco Buy That Won Dinner Last Weekend
Plus, the simple way I upgrade them to a restaurant-worthy side.
Jun 7, 2022
Sriracha-Honey Popcorn Clusters Will Take Family Movie Nights to the Next Level
Sweet and (not too) spicy. One you start, it's hard to stop.
May 23, 2022
The 3-Ingredient Costco Pasta Salad I Make On Repeat
You can make it in minutes and it'll feed a crowd.
May 18, 2022