Jessica Petty

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Location
Illinios
School
Lock Haven University
Expertise
Comfort food recipes, Mindful eating, The role of food in family and community
  • Jessica has explored Scottish cuisine firsthand, from haggis to whiskey tastings.
  • She has mastered her late grandfather's spaghetti recipe, keeping his family tradition alive in her own kitchen.
  • She uses her counseling experience to uncover how food can nurture mental and emotional well-being.

Experience

Jessica is a freelance writer that brings a unique blend of storytelling, mental health insight, and culinary passion to her work. She has written on health, wellness, and lifestyle topics, and she draws from her background in counseling to explore the connections people form with food. Jessica approaches food as both nourishment and experience, from comfort food rooted in family traditions to mindful eating practices. Her writing reflects her love of perfecting family tradition, experimenting in the kitchen, and discovering food culture while traveling abroad.

Education

Jessica has a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lock Haven University at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

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