Author Profile:
Jen found her love of growing food from her mom, who always had something growing in their suburban backyard garden. She learned that good food can be grown in the smallest of spaces. Nowadays, you will often find Jen and her two daughters in their tiny city garden harvesting vegetables and herbs for the meals they will prepare together. She believes that a child’s food education starts at home. The easiest way to get kids excited about eating new things, is to invite them into the kitchen. Jen is always looking for ways that her kids can get hands on in the kitchen. Whether it’s washing the veggies, mixing the cookie dough or making a simple vinaigrette. There are so many ways to spark a child’s passion for good food. Join Jen as she shares her seasonal, simple, delicious, family friendly recipes…inspired by her family’s trips to the farmers’ market. Discover easy ways to introduce your children to how food is grown, who grows it and how to prepare food that will help them lead healthier and happier lives. You can also find Jen sharing everything that lands on her kitchen counter on her blog
Kitchen Counter Chronicles.
Parenting is...:
a challenge. Parenting is everything and nothing like what I thought it would be.
We know you don't have a lot, but when you do, what do you like to do in your spare time?:
I love to read, write and play in the sunshine. Getting outside is a great passion of mine. I love grabbing my sewing kit and sitting on my front porch with a cup of tea, creating.
When are you at your yummiest?:
I am at my yummiest when I have had a good nights sleep and my family is happy. That makes me happy too!
If someone wrote a biography about you, what would be the title?:
Don't mess with that little girl
What's currently in your purse?:
granola bars, wallet, tylenol, kids immunization records (?) and cell phone.
What superhero power would you like to have?:
If we gave you an elephant, where would you hide it?:
In my basement, with the rest of the "stuff"
Do you have a blog or website? :
