Food as a Tool for Justice and Wellbeing
I am a chef, a mom, an activist and a creative. I am drawn to the story behind food, where it begins, how it gets to us, and what it tells us. I believe this is where nourishment begins. As a chef and an educator, I give people the tools, skills, and appetite to use food to promote health and wholeness, to re-invent our food systems, and to create equitable access to sustenance for our bodies, our communities and the larger ecosystem. I am the granddaughter of Jewish immigrants, I grew up with the ethos of ‘Tikkun Olam,’ Hebrew for “Repair of the World.”
As a young adult, seeing unhealthy habits of over-consumption and privilege led me to seek out the local food movement in Minneapolis. Food as a tool for justice became my life’s passion.
Let’s Work Together
I offer Culinary Training for Organizations, Public Speaking, Classes and Coaching for Individuals .
“Jenny is one of the most enthusiastic & well-rounded food educators… we are lucky to have her in our region.”
Embrace Imperfection
In my own journey, I have worked to prioritize a style of eating and living that can contribute to regenerating the planet and also nourish all parts of me. It is not perfect, and I am always learning, but I believe that making informed choices, while also working to challenge and change what is inequitable about our system, are the foundations of building a food system that nourishes all humans, our communities, and the planet. And, sometimes cookies and ice cream are the best choice!
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Collaborators
Organizations I’ve worked with in the past and/or continue to work with.
