With an Honours B.A. in English Literature from the University of Toronto, Jennifer Allen is a professional writer who has been published in a variety of publications. Her secondary love of all things food led to a career as a Chef, and now she's back to writing full time as a freelance writer.
Number of Articles Written: 156
Number of Usage Licenses Sold: 22
Number of Unique Licenses Sold: 3
Number of Full Rights Licenses Sold: 120
Quinoa is an ancient food cultivated for many thousands of years in South America and is only recently becoming a popular food for vegans and vegetarians as well as those who are health-conscious. This article discusses the history and nutritional information for quinoa, as well as tips on how to prepare it. 282 words.
Words: 282 Downloads: 0 Category: Nutrition By: Jennifer AllenJicama is a nutritional powerhouse vegetable that is gaining in popularity outside Latin America where it has been enjoyed for centuries. This article explains what kind of tuber to select, how to prepare it and also discusses the nutritional benefits to including it in your daily meals.
Words: 409 Downloads: 1 Category: Food & Dining By: Jennifer AllenThe kitchen is a scary place for many people, and while they are cutting back on the convenience of eating out they are still looking for ways to cook economical meals at home. This article discusses how to purchase and prepare 3 different cuts of budget meats and demystifies the art of trimming, briasing and deglazing to have perfect meals every time. 1218 words.
Words: 1218 Downloads: 1 Category: Food & Dining By: Jennifer AllenThis article explains the motive and thought processes behind the Freegan movement of Dumpster Diving, and shows how the socio-economic trend of society to waste is ongoing while Freegans are doing what they can to employ strategies for practical living. 437 words.
Words: 437 Downloads: 1 Category: Environmental By: Jennifer AllenThis article is a look at the history of Mother“s Day and how it evolved into what is now the most commercially successful day in the US and Canada. 569 words.
Words: 550 Downloads: 1 Category: Holidays By: Jennifer AllenWhile the decision to have a backyard wedding may be made more for budget reasons, the day itself does not need to be any less spectacular than had you rented a wedding venue for the perfect day. With the following tips and advice, your day can be stellar and on budget!
Words: 535 Downloads: 1 Category: Weddings By: Jennifer Allen