Location
Staten Island, New York
School
Syracuse University, School of Visual Arts
Expertise
Food history, Healthy foods, International cuisine
- Jessica adopted a vegetarian lifestyle as a teen, forcing her to find new and interesting veggie recipes or convert old family recipes to be more vegetarian-friendly.
- She loves trying new craft beers, going to small breweries, and sipping a restaurant's specialty cocktails.
- Jessica is a native New Yorker from diverse Queens, which has allowed her to develop a love of international cuisine, particularly Indian and Syrian food.
Experience
Jessica has worked as an editor for multiple brands across several niches for over a decade. She started her career as the editor and web producer for About.com (now Dotdash), working with a team to create and develop the voice and authority of brands such as Verywell Health, The Spruce, TripSavvy, and The Balance. As an editor for The Spruce Eats, she mainly focused on updating recipes and editing articles covering international cuisine and cooking techniques.
Education
Jessica studied history and biology at Syracuse University and fine arts at the School of Visual Arts.
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