Eric Handelsman

Before joining Dotdash Meredith in 2013, Eric spent 10 years working in lifestyle media at Condé Nast where he led operations and finance for various brands including Epicurious, Gourmet, and Brides.com. 

Prior to Conde Nast, he worked in the business department at the New York Press, as well as in commercial and TV production.

Eric is an avid home cook and lover of all things food-related. Although not professionally trained as a chef, he has taken dozens of recreational cooking classes. His current food obsession is perfecting his sourdough to get that perfect light and airy crumb with a dark and crispy crust.

Eric received a B.S. in economics from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

5 Questions With Eric

What food or drink are you?

Tequila - I am really fun and liven up a party, but if I stick around too long you’ll probably get sick of me.

What food trend would you like to forget?

Kale, although I do like it, it's made its way into too many things and gives me gas.

What's the first legit recipe you cooked?

The Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe on the back of the chip bag.  

Family fun fact?   

I married one of my high school best friends. That, and my parents, my in-laws, my three brothers, and one of my two sisters-in-law all live within a 20 minute drive of each other.          

What's your favorite kitchen object?

Dutch oven