Lisa Freedman Title: Executive Editor Lisa Freedman is the Executive Editor of Real Simple magazine, with more than 18 years of experience in national media. Her focus is on food, kitchen gadgets, home design, and cleaning and organizing, She has never met a cheese she didn't like. Her husband is technically her best friend, but her pup, Millie, is also up there.HighlightsWork has appeared in Country Living, Wired, Cosmopolitan, and more.Has spent countless hours testing kitchen equipment, and has especially strong opinions on chef's knives. Has met and interviewed Marie Kondo. (Marie put her in the keep pile!) About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.