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Greetings. I’m Jessica.

Whether sipping away at a cup of loose-leaf tea, plunging my nose into a glass of cabernet franc, or fiddling with new uses for my rye sourdough starter, I am game for an adventure when it comes to food. Eating and drinking don’t merely sustain us; they are meant for our joy. I am a firm believer in the good reality of this journey called life, and invite you to join me in discovering myriad ways to get lost in wonder. Read more

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I’m delighted that this new recipe I threw together was a success! What is it? A savory strata. Essentially, it’s a savory bread pudding (egg-free and dairy-free!) packed with tons of flavor and goodness all the way from olives and artichoke hearts to mushrooms and capers. I hope to share it soon. Follow along to catch when it goes live. Friends, I'm delighted to introduce my new business. I'm crafting a membership site that will help people just like you and me make sustainable dietary changes. If you're not yet familiar with the tremendous benefits of eating plant based, then you're in for a treat! There is so much vitality, vibrancy, and life to be gained from eating more whole plant foods. Share your response in the comments: "I want to eat more plants but ______." New recipe up on This Real Journey today: Plant-Based Cream Cheese. Grab yourself a NY-style bagel (or half a dozen!), head over to This Real Journey, and give this simple, nutritious, and easy to make vegan cream cheese a try. Link in bio. Isn’t it an accomplishment to take normal pantry, counter, and fridge ingredients to create something that’s more than the sum of its parts? This little wonder was inspired by the veg option I had at a catered lunch last fall. Stuffed bell pepper with Mediterranean flair. Swipe through photos to see ingredients! How often do you slow down and take a true break at work? I realize some of us may not have this luxury, depending on our line of work, but many of us do. However, we tend to run ourselves ragged or simply into the ground by “grinding out” just one more email, task, meeting, whatever. I feel so honored and humbled by the reviews (you!) our lovely listeners have been leaving about Dear Wallflower for @keelia.clarkson and I. The ordinary is charged with the extraordinary—we need only slow down enough to recognize it. How does one make the perfect cup of tea? See my post on @wallflowerjournalofficial today for 5 simple steps.