Jen has a BSBA and an MBA from The Ohio State University. She is a retired operations executive. She officially started Peel with Zeal in 2017 and Easy Gluten Free Desserts in 2025.
She has developed over 700 recipes for her websites and clients.
Jen was a featured blogging expert and speaker at the Tastemaker Food Blogging Conference.
My goal is to help you cook big flavor on busy days with approachable techniques and smart sauces. Everything I share is gluten‑free and always crowd‑approved.
My Culinary Perspective
- Bold, balanced, doable: Cajun spice, harissa heat, and garlic‑butter richness brightened with citrus and herbs.
- Savory first: easy dinners, sides with contrast, and sauces that make leftovers worth eating.
- Clear, tested recipes: step photos, ingredient notes, and honest timing so your results match mine.
A Little About Me
Before starting Peel with Zeal, I worked as an operations executive-but I found my creative side in the kitchen. Cooking became the way I blended organization with experimentation.
The Fun Stuff!
My husband and I live in Columbus, Ohio with our rescue two dogs, Fritz and Mr. Winkles.
His favorite recipes are San Marzano Tomato Sauce and the smoky corn ribs.
We also regularly foster dogs, and I am known for my homemade dog treats.
You can follow all the foster pups on Instagram.
An adventurer at heart, I love to travel and stir up new adventures. I hiked the entire Appalachian Trail Southbound from Maine to Georgia. And has hiked 1500 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail.