Jessica Riggio

With Us Since
2024
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Location
Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Expertise
Foodie travel, Farm-to-table recipes, Gluten-free lifestyle
  • Jessica's love of both food and travel has taught her to value the connection between cuisine and culture, and she often goes out of her way to explore local eats and establishments while abroad.
  • A lifetime of food allergies has led her to write about allergen-friendly dining and the nuances of living a gluten-free lifestyle.
  • She developed a passion for Hawaiian tastes and traditions while working as a journalist on the island of Kauai, highlighting farm-to-table dining and traditional agriculture.

Experience

With over a decade of experience as a journalist, Jessica has spent her career writing for community newspapers like The Argus Observer and The Garden Island Newspaper, where she assumed the role of editor-in-chief in 2020. She enjoyed covering everything from the opening of restaurants and distilleries, to bartender contests and kombucha debuts, farm-to-table delights, and events like the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival. In 2021, she became a full-time freelance writer, bringing her passion for food to multiple Static Media brands including Daily Meal, Chowhound, Mashed, and The Takeout. These days, Jessica maintains an interest in local dining, fresh ingredients, and culinary exploration as well as sharing ways to make an allergen-free life easier and more enjoyable.

Education

Jessica holds a bachelor's degree in mass communications with an emphasis of studies in print journalism.

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