After completing a bachelor's degree at Kansas State University and a culinary arts degree at Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Jennifer has fed student athletes, catering clients, and K-12 students in Manhattan, KS and Scottsdale, Arizona. Jennifer has also taught community college students healthy and gourmet cooking, and currently has a blog focusing on basic culinary skills called Cooking Practicum. Jennifer holds a master's degree in Foodservice and Lodging Management from Iowa State University; her thesis focused on defining pleasurable eating competencies for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.