Biography
Author Jennifer Heigl has been published nationally both in print and on the web, including features in Northwest Palate, The Writer, Nervy Girl, and Uncapped. Her first book, Career Diary of a Caterer, was released in December 2007.
Raised in Michigan, Jennifer pursued her love of writing through personal essays and local journalism, holding writing and editing positions at her school publications. After graduating from high school, she continued her education at Western Michigan University, completing her communications studies in the late 1990's. During her time at WMU, Jennifer was member of Sigma Alpha Iota as well as an on-air disc jockey at WIDR. She also had the opportunity to study abroad at the University of South Australia in Adelaide, South Australia.
Upon graduation, Ms. Heigl relocated to the Pacific Northwest where she continued to sharpen her business skills. In 2003, Jennifer and Chef Jeff Heigl began Zen Kitchen Catering, a full-service organic catering business focused on locally-grown food stuffs and sustainable business practices. Zen Kitchen was named 'Best Caterer in Portland' by Citysearch in 2006 and 2007 before operations ended, in favor of more family time, in 2008.
Jennifer is currently a freelance writer and editor of Daily Blender, a food and beverage industry news site. She has been a guest writer for Accidental Hedonist, Super Chef, Focus Organic, and is an active member of the Seattle and Portland Writergrrls.
Press:
Local Grad Pens Book, The Milan News-Leader, January, 2008
Lucky 7: Favorite Books, Armchair Interviews, April/May, 2008