'Jessie Bruce - Simply Recipes'

Education: Master's in Public Health Nutrition from University of California, Berkeley, Didactic Program in Dietetics from University of California, Berkeley, B.A. Public Health from University of California, Berkeley

Expertise: Baking, vegetarian cuisine, classic simple recipes with a twist

Manages chef partnerships at a food recovery non-profit
Worked as a chef at various industry-leading restaurants including, Tartine and Gjusta
Experience as a public health consultant, researcher, and educator

Experience

Born and bred in California, food has always been central to Jessie’s life, whether it be because she is exploring the next new restaurant, whipping up avocado chocolate mousse, farming via the biodynamic calendar, or brainstorming ways to reduce food waste. Jessie has acquired a unique skill set, obtained from both her educational background in public health and nutrition science, and her work experience as a public health consultant, researcher, and educator, and restaurant chef. She currently manages chef partnerships at a food recovery non-profit. She has worked at various industry-leading restaurants including, Tartine and Gjusta. She received her B.A. in Public Health and Master’s in Public Health Nutrition at UC Berkeley. While she is not working, she enjoys trial running, yoga, cooking, and backpacking.

Kitchen tool I can't live without: "I can't live without my baking spatula!"

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