Emily Planek

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Location
Minneapolis
School
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Expertise
Italian Food & Wine, Farmers Markets, Healthy Recipes
  • Emily got her start in food writing for the one and only Betty Crocker. She spent two years working as an editor, where she spent many days in the test kitchen, testing recipes, assisting in photo shoots, and learning the ins and outs of recipe development.
  • With Italian roots, Emily has a special place in her heart for all things pasta, pizza, and amore. She has toured Italy's olive groves, witnessing the olive oil production process firsthand, and explored the country's vineyards to learn how wine is crafted.
  • As a tribute to her family's roots and a wedding gift to her brother and sister-in-law, she made over 1,500 biscotti for their wedding.

Experience

Emily has spent the last seven years working as a content writer for various clients. From CPG companies to commodity boards, she has a wide range of experience. She got her start working for the well-known Betty Crocker brand and immediately fell in love with working in the food space. Her combined passion for food and writing led her to work for a food marketing agency where she supports content creation for Land O'Lakes Foodservice, the California Avocado Commission, the National Watermelon Promotion Board, and the Mushroom Council. Emily is currently interested in developing her own recipe and enjoys creating content for her personal social media.

Education

Emily has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

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