The Story Behind the Writer

Hailing from a town famous for its ginger ale, Jessica comes from family of farmers in Blenheim, S.C. She blends culinary expertise with creativity, sharing her passion for agriculture and heritage as a professional chef. Originally hired by an NBA client, her career focuses on creating unique dining experiences and specializing in reverse recipe engineering, where she transforms food images into recipes. Outside of cooking, Jessica is passionate about volunteering in her community and cherishes parenting her sports-loving 7-year-old, Pete.

More Articles by Jessica

Portion Like a Pro

Here’s a look at the latest trends shaping portioning strategies and how you can optimize your approach to meet modern demands without losing business.

Green with Envy

Let’s dive into some creative ways to showcase spring’s green goodies with side dishes that steal the show.

Tapa’ the Menu to Ya

With some key ingredients and a creative approach, you can craft a menu that evokes classic Irish roots while remaining fresh, modern, and approachable.

Bundles of Love

Create opportunities to serve more people at once by crafting premium takeout bundles that feel indulgent and personal.

Live and Let Diet

Understanding how to integrate these diets into your menu can help put you on the map as a destination for healthy diners, attract new clientele, and boost sales. We know that health can be wealth, for both the diner AND a restaurant’s bottom line.

Turn the Yuletide

Here are some tips to help you decorate your space, promote holiday specials, and craft an unforgettable holiday experience that attracts new business and encourages repeat visits.

Cran-tastic Voyage

Let’s explore how you can elevate your fall offerings, capturing attention and fans of flavor this holiday season.

A Crust Above

Here, we explore essential stats, techniques, and labor-saving hacks to help you craft unique, mouth-watering pizzas that are a crust above the competition — starting from the bottom up.

Make Your Menu Sizzle

Let’s dive into some playful and innovative uses of bacon that will make your menu sizzle.

Pizza Personality

Here are some creative recommendations to elevate your pizza presentation, from the dining room to the living room.

Deli-sh!

Deli-style sandwiches, combos, and specials are a great way to feed everyone from hungry travelers to workers on their lunch break, looking for a fresh meal.

Put Your Best Fruit Forward

In-season fruits play well with others, bringing a sweet taste of summer to the entire menu.

Side Hustle

Serving creative side dishes can help increase average ticket numbers, because you’re offering premium options guests perceive as added value, encouraging them to upgrade the meal.

Scoop, There It Is!

Take it easy this summer with refreshing, gourmet, prepared salads — a versatile and efficient way to serve seafood, proteins, and grains, all in one scoop.

Bun Appétit

Whether it’s the tenderness of a hamburger bun or the flakiness of a biscuit at breakfast, the average guest wants to indulge beyond sliced white bread.

Street Smarts

Serve up craveable, curated experiences with variations on street food — where culture meets casual.

‘N Cinco

Stock up on margarita mix, because this fun Mexican holiday falls on a Sunday, offering a perfect opportunity for guests to indulge in a weekend-long celebration,

Homefield Advantage

Go beyond the veggie burger with creative ways to make produce the focus of the plate.

Feed Your Curiosity

Get exclusive offers, fresh tips, and the latest food trends straight to your inbox.