Jennifer Schwarzkopf

More than 20 years of experience in marketing and 5 years of experience as a trained chef
Culinary director and executive chef of a Wisconsin restaurant

Experience

Jennifer’s 20 years as a marketing communications executive certainly lend to her skills as a copywriter and content developer, but her culinary arts degree is what ties everything together for her acumen in food writing as a Taste of Home freelancer. Half Chilean, half Irish and all joie de vivre, Jennifer’s creative endeavors include being a culinary director and executive chef, writer, photographer and artist. Her extensive travels and passion for good eats and top-notch wine give her an edge in the food-writing industry, too.

When she’s not working, you can find Jennifer spending time with her friends, family and pups.

Education

University of Notre Dame, bachelor's degrees in English and Spanish
University of Wisconsin, master's of business administration
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, degree of culinary arts

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Articles & Recipes

Strawberry Rhubarb Bars

This recipe comes from the best cook I have had the pleasure of learning from—my grandmother. The bars pair awesomely with vanilla ice cream. You can even substitute any berries for the filling, such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries etc. —Candace Holst, Ironwood, Michigan

Pitcher Margaritas

Here's our go-to margarita pitcher recipe. Make a batch for sharing—and be prepared to pour a second round. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen

I Made Trisha Yearwood’s Cowboy Lasagna and This Recipe Will Be Your New Sunday Night Go-To

Hearty appetites to feed? Look no further than this cowboy lasagna recipe! Trisha Yearwood's cowboy lasagna can satisfy even the hungriest of cowboys and cowgirls.