About Me
I'm Jennifer. A big part of me is my profession. I cook and have managed people's cherished Villas across Italy, the UK, Switzerland and OZ since 2001. Previously (1982) a Chef in swanky restaurants in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hong Kong. Yeah - I go back.
A Melbourne child of the 60's; raised by 'arty-farty' parents, our home was filled with arpeggios and rushed dinners at 5 p.m. Travelling since I was 7 all I wanted was to ride the food lift in a 747 Jumbo. My weekends were spent on my boogie board in the shallows of Balnarring Beach.
Coupled with only passable academic grades and the monotony of violin practice to be sure, I wouldn't be following my parent's musical career, nor marrying a white-collar city exec. Instead, I made an avocado prawn cocktail and followed my instinct and heart. Proving that creativity, spontaneity, the power of saying no, seldom pausing, and prioritizing adventure over obligation drive me still.
The 90's was a doozy. An intern year in some of the finest hotels and restaurants in Italy, Paris and fuelling my stomach in London, San Francisco and New York. A complete unravelling ensued shedding all material possessions, socio-economic prospects, and a business loss. I re-emerged in Florence at 40 in 2001 with 100 Lire and no plan.
Understanding how to consistently feel good became paramount, so in June 2022 through IIN I became a Certified Nutritional Health Coach. I love building my skill set.
I'm a hippy at heart that collects ribbons, seashells and memories.