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09/09/2026

Calm Monday lunch on the French Riviera. Childfree. 45. If my younger self could see me now…jetting off to the Côte d’Azur each year to vacation, shopping in Paris on the way, negotiating creative projects and career-altering opportunities along the way. It’s exactly what I wished for and it’s all here.

08/31/2026

Loyal? Curious? Concerned?
Won’t come in with me. On ocassion, scratches at the door to literally stick just her nose in. Make judgey eye contact. Then turns her back to me. I love her so damn much.

08/26/2026

Save for your next weeknight salmon dinner. Recipe below.

I don’t eat a lot of salmon, but when I do, it’s usually just this. garlic-infused oil, drizzled hot over ginger and scallions. Topped with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Soy Ginger Salmon with Fried Garlic Recipe
2 filets of salmon with skin
2-3 green onions, sliced
1-2 inches fresh ginger, sliced or minced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2-3 tablespoons oil (olive, avocado, grapeseed, etc)
2 cups jasmine rice, cooked
2-4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Sear salmon over medium heat in a pan with no oil until skin releases, about 5 minutes. Flip and lower heat, continue cooking for another 3 minutes or until salmon is fully cooked in the middle. Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat and add sliced garlic. Cook for just a few minutes watching carefully. Garlic should bubble and turn golden and crisp. Plate salmon over rice and top with green onions and ginger. Pour hot garlic oil over the ginger and green onions. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil to finish.

Original Recipe from OmnivoresCookbook.com

08/23/2026

I started after 40…hit my stride at 44. Yes, it can be good money - I have strong boundaries. It is lonely - community has to be built. I film everything at home. Sometimes I venture outside. I’m not shy about filming in public for clients, but I AM when I film for myself. (?) it is a full time job, and I have worked hard at managing my schedule so I don’t work every day. Some days, I can’t believe what I get paid to do!

08/20/2026

You know the advice is gold when it applies to any age. I wish I heard this in my teens and 20s, but it still motivates me in my 40s.

08/18/2026

Share with someone who notoriously favors undersized bowls. I know this about myself and it never fails. I’m convinced that each time I choose a bowl, it is surely big enough for the job and inevitably it is not. And rather than transfer to another bowl, I make do with the undersized one because I don’t want to wash the extra dishes.

Hi! I’m Jenna! childfree, 45, NYC, using food as my connection to the world. If you get motivated by watching another wo...
08/13/2026

Hi! I’m Jenna! childfree, 45, NYC, using food as my connection to the world. If you get motivated by watching another woman grow, evolve, and figure out her next level-up in real time, you found your place.

I love fermented or briny foods. I like swearing (I do this a lot) and ci**rs (1-2 a year), and I’ll always take a drink if they’re serving.

I’m a freelance content creator, which is a 2nd career that I started after turning 40. In my first life, I ran a charity for kids with cancer that I founded when I was 18. I’m also a commercial actress and hand model here in NYC.

I’m an introvert and self-diagnosed neurodivergent. Probably attention deficient something. I’m good at learning which makes me look like I’m a natural talent at lots of things, which made it hard to figure out what I wanted to do with my life.

I’m self-assured, which means I not only believe in myself but also my IDEAS. And I LOVE personal growth (in spurts - it is possible to get overwhelmed with too much growth and need to hermitize).

08/12/2026

[audio on] I don’t eat a lot of salmon, but when I do, it’s usually this recipe: Soy Ginger Salmon with fried garlic. Easy enough for a weeknight. Simple enough to serve guests AND chat with them while cooking.

Super fresh salmon from OceanBox

I love that the only prep is to slice up green onions, ginger, and garlic. Drizzling with soy sauce and sesame oil are a must. Full video now on YouTube.

08/10/2026

No need to throw a large party to serve luxurious recipes.

I’m Jenna - 45, childfree and married, and I use food as my tool to connect with the world. Experiencing a successful 2nd career after turning 40, indulging in curiosity and experimenting with the best ingredients I can find, just because I can. I live in NYC but most of my closest friends live around the world, so I’m making new friends and living the fullest life I can in one of the greatest cities in the world. Join me here and on YouTube!

08/10/2026

Simple, but not easy technique for slimeless okra: stop cooking it! (you have to grow the plant to harvest young okra, but otherwise, just snap off the pod, sprinkle with salt, and enjoy ASAP!) Full tasting notes on YouTube.

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