Joey Skladany Author's Facebook Author's Instagram Author's Twitter Author's Website Joey is a writer, editor, TV/radio personality, lifestyle expert, former entertainment publicist, and author of Basic Bitchen. Prior to becoming a writer, Joey was a publicist at TLC. He was most recently editor-at-large of CBS Interactive's Chowhound where he managed the site's food and travel editorial content.Joey is a writer, editor, TV/radio personality, lifestyle expert, former entertainment publicist, and author of Basic Bitchen.Prior to becoming a writer, Joey was a publicist at TLC. He was most recently editor-at-large of CBS Interactive's Chowhound where he managed the site's food and travel editorial content. Currently, he is owner and CEO of Beyond Basic LLC and a contributor to dozens of digital lifestyle brands. His work has appeared in People, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Food52, Cosmopolitan, Apartment Therapy, and more.Joey has a bachelor of arts in communication studies from Northwestern University. About Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the only iconic home brand with a 100+ year history of providing trustworthy and achievable ideas for all doers and home-enthusiasts. We are the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening—inspiring people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.