About

Meet Chef Jessica Anne

I am the author of Beef It Up! Cookbook and food judge on Hearst Media’s Emmy-nominated Plate It! Baltimore, a regular on the morning news in my hometown of Baltimore and also a spokesperson for brands like Sprouts Markets on Satellite Media Tours.

Better Homes and Gardens, PARADE Magazine, Mashed and The Daily Meal, Brilliant Baking and Country Living magazines, Good Morning America, BuzzFeed, Fox News and the National Enquirer are just a few of the publications and outlets that I have had the privilege of a feature. Additionally, I am an AllRecipes All Star.

Additionally, I develop recipes for national food brands, takse photographs, appears as a TV personality, provide live cooking demonstrations and attend media travel events.

My Story

Yep, just another blogger about to tell you a boring story… but wait, it’s actually kind of interesting! My journey into food started while I was working as a psychotherapist after a patient didn’t show for an appointment and I googled “how to start a blog”. I had no clue that other food blogs existed (or the competition) or that in just 10 years I’d be doing this full time.

My drive came from needing something to fill my time while my husband and I endured 7 years of fertility treatment. After 15 rounds of IUI, IVF and egg donor IVF, we had one embryo left and our doctor suggested we save the money and move onto adoption, but I couldn’t leave it behind. That embryo was Vivian, our daughter. The day after her first birthday, we transferred another embryo and to our surprise, it worked on the first try! Our son Thomas came into the world just eight months later.

Throughout those 7 years we had ups and downs along with countless hours at the doctor’s office. Learning and writing about food became my personal therapy and before I knew it, I was being asked to contribute to national publications as a “relatable and reliable source”.

It also gave me the ability to quit my job at the hospital and be home with my kiddos. You’ll often see them in our social media stories and mentioned in posts. They are the true genesis of this website. Our family continues to advocate for anyone striving to build a family.

The Five S Philosophy

We are all busy, but that doesn’t mean we need to skimp on food at home. Now is the time to embrace the five S philosophy to easily elevate your family meals to restaurant quality. I realized that all of my training came back to these pillars.

• Salt- Salt is not created equal and is one of the few ingredients you’ll find in all global cuisine, but there are SO many kinds! In nearly every recipe we circle back to the importance of salt for flavor enhancement and cooking.
• Seasonings– Yes, seasoned food is better food, but how well do you know your seasonings? Learn about dry and and fresh, ground and whole and how to best utilize them in the kitchen to be a whiz in the spice cabinet.
• Sauces– One of the elements that separate restaurant quality cuisine from home cooked food is often sauce. We aren’t suggesting you create one of the mother sauces every night, but we are going to teach you a few hacks to make the most out of using easy sauces to elevate your plate.
• Swaps– Whether you are trying to vamp up a recipe, customize to make it your own or just forgot to grab an ingredient at the store, being able to pivot and substitute in the kitchen will grow your confidence.
• Senses– Sight, smell, sound, touch and taste are the key elements to being a good cook. Learn how to really use them to your benefit from sizzling fajitas to the correct smell of browned butter.

Collaborate

Savory Experiments is a trusted and rapidly growing American-based brand focusing on food and lifestyle. Foodie friends, as we call them, know where to look for easy and reliable recipes with a personal touch.

Jessica knows how to sell brands and drool-worthy recipes to her dedicated following. Approachable and relatable, articles speak to the average reader and provide useful cooking instruction with a dash of humor.

Collaboration opportunities include the following:

• Recipe development and food photography: My passion is recipe development and food photography. Pricing will vary depending on the brand and needs of the client. All recipes are extensively researched for SEO placement.
• Television and Video: Fully media trained, I love live television, but also have a full production team for cooking show style videos and hands-in-pans. I’ve also represented clients in educational and promotional videos. We also offer more casual video on our weekly Facebook Live cooking demonstrations.
• Travel: Many of my recipes are inspired by travel. I’d love to visit your destination and share your story through my webpage and social media accounts every step of the way.
• Cooking Demonstrations: I am available for interactive and entertaining cooking demonstrations, both large and small and also virtual experiences.
• Brand Ambassador and Product Review: I only work with brands that I genuinely use in my my own life.  All posts are written by myself, ideas and opinions will be my own and are open to an honest review.  Products may also be featured on television segments and during cooking demonstrations.
• Freelance Writing: I am available as a freelance writer for food, dining and travel.
• Giveaways: I host giveaways for products or opportunities that fit my food and travel focus.  Please contact me to see if your product would be a good fit.
• Use of pre-existing content: Existing recipes and photographs are available for purchase to companies and publications. I am willing to entertain any offer put forward by a client.

We’d love to explore a collaborative way to take your brand to the next level. Please reach out to Jessica@savoryexperiments.com for more information on demographics or a rate card.

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Contact

We’d love to hear from you. You can leave your questions about specific recipes in the comments. If you have general cooking questions or questions about collaborating, please email Jessica at jessica@savoryexperiments.com.

You can also visit our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, or Twitter to connect!

Meet the Team

Nope, I can’t do it alone. Here are a few of the folks that keep me sane from day to day.