Joseph Erbentraut

16 years in digital media, including editorial expertise in travel, tech, lifestyle, and food and ag policy
Recognized as a National Press Foundation fellow and Solutions Journalism Network award winner
Once attempted to make every recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi's Plenty, but gave up on page 25

Experience

Joseph Erbentraut is an editor, writer and editorial leader based in the Chicago area. His work has appeared in Thrillist, the Village Voice, Fodor's, Riot Fest Magazine, INTO, Chicagoist, Gapers Block and many other publications. He also publishes a Substack newsletter called Queering the Burbs. In his free time, he enjoys music, fashion, art, design and food.

Education

University of Wisconsin, bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication

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Articles & Recipes

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Dan Pelosi’s Best Hack for Holiday Hosting Leans on 1 Surprising Ingredient

The New York Times-bestselling cookbook author and Instagram influencer reveals his top tips for keeping it simple during the holidays.

I Made the Ribollita from Padma Lakshmi’s New Cookbook, and It Is Soup Season-Approved

The former Top Chef host's first cookbook in almost 20 years celebrates crave-worthy dishes from the U.S. and beyond—and keeps it accessible for cooks of all levels.

Here’s Exactly What a Fourth-Generation Turkey Farmer Has on Her Thanksgiving Menu

We asked Heidi Diestel of Diestel Family Ranch to share her best advice for cooking up the perfect Thanksgiving spread.