Lynne Just is the Consumer Test Kitchen Manager at Hamilton Beach Brands where she creates new recipes, tests products, and develops use and care manuals for products. Before joining Hamilton Beach in December 2021, she worked for Sur La Table, Inc. as a Resident Chef/Program Manager. Lynne is passionate about food and especially loves to create delicious pies and homemade ice cream. She believes that great cooks are not born but blossom through trial and error. “The joy is in the process of trying new things and perfecting dishes to your taste,” she says. “That's how you'll truly learn to cook with confidence.” Lynne received her BA in education from the College of William & Mary and holds an AAS in Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts Career Studies Certificate from J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, Virginia. When not in the kitchen, Lynne spends time with her three grown children and enjoys the beach, home DIY projects, and volunteering.
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