Kendra Mahaffey

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Location
Oregon
School
St. Cloud State University
Expertise
Coffee culture, Quick and easy recipes, Food competition shows
  • Kendra's first job was in the restaurant industry, where she found her love of working with people and trying new foods.
  • She loves coffee and prefers a good ol' hot black coffee over fancy lattes any day.
  • She's a self-proclaimed foodie who loves trying new spots around her city and has yet to eat a donut she didn't like

Experience

Kendra has been a freelance writer for over ten years and a features writer for The Takeout since fall 2024. Before joining the team, she wrote for other websites, covering everything from traveling tips to movie/TV show reviews. She's also leaned into her writing experience to help with campaigns during her time in the marketing and advertising industry and has her own website, where she likes to cover various topics. You can find her reading, going on adventures with her partner and two Boston Terriers, or watching various Gordon Ramsey cooking shows in her spare time. She's not the best cook, but she loves trying new recipes and finding new spots around her city to indulge in.

Education

Kendra graduated in 2011, earning a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications and Psychology.

The Takeout Editorial Policies

The Takeout’s industry-leading editorial coverage is the result of collaboration between writers and editors with a wide array of experience and expertise in the world of food and drink. Every article is fact-checked by our team of editors to ensure accuracy. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.

Our mission is to both inform and entertain our readers, telling them everything they want to know (and more) about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, bringing both the biggest food news of the day and a break from the news. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

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