Jenny Kellerhals
School
Philadelphia University, Art Institute Of Philadelphia
Expertise
Professional Pastry Techniques, Cheese Pairings, Food-centric Travel
- Jenny began her pastry career in 2009, and she has been a professional pastry chef in New York City since 2011.
- Her first love is cheese, which she finds a way to incorporate into as many dishes as she can, both sweet and savory.
- She left restaurants in 2020, to pursue food writing and pastry styling for cookbooks and TV shows on HBO, Starz, Netflix, FX, and Amazon.
Experience
After leaving a career in architecture, Jenny dove head-first into the world of baking and pastry. In 2009, she started as a pastry assistant at Tartes Fine Cakes & Pastries in Philadelphia, before moving to New York City in 2011. In NYC, she refined her cooking skills and techniques at Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster Harlem, Michael White's Michelin-starred Marea, and Osteria Morini — where she earned her first sous chef and chef positions. She went on to take a pastry chef position with the Craveable Hospitality Group under Zac Young before moving to the highly esteemed M. Wells Steakhouse under Hugue Dufour in Long Island City, Queens. In 2020, Jenny set her sights on food writing and cooking independently for film and print. She regularly contributes insights on baking tools and equipment on The Spruce Eats and has appeared on Serious Eats and POPSUGAR Food. She writes features for Yahoo! Lifestyle and native digital ad content for Allrecipes, Real Simple, and Better Homes & Gardens. Jenny joined Static Media in 2021, regularly contributing to the Features, News, and Recipe Development teams on Mashed and Tasting Table.
Education
Jenny has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Philadelphia University and a diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts from the Art Institute of Philadelphia. She has pursued postcollegiate studies with The New School x Rolling Stone Media Writing Essentials course, copywriting training with Sarah Turner's Write Your Way to Freedom course, and food writing courses with veteran writers and editors Dianne Jacob and Devra Ferst.
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Stories By Jenny Kellerhals
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Milk Bar is well-known for its innovative desserts, and we chatted with Christina Tosi about its latest novel sweet treat - the Candy Bar Sundae.
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Looking to add a sweet caramel drizzle to your favorite ice cream? From Hershey's to Coop's, Ghirardelli to Trader Joe's, we taste test the best.
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There's nothing quite like a Krispy Kreme donut to satiate your need for a sweet treat. We've ranked all the Krispy Kreme donuts to find out which is the best.
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The Cheesecake Factory is well known for its large menu.It turns out there are even more than you know, and some items are only available in certain places.
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If The Cheesecake Factory's 250+ menu items aren't enough, they can be customized. Here are some Cheesecake Factory hacks your taste buds will thank you for.
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On June 1, the Cheesecake Factory will launch the nationwide rollout of its Cheesecake Rewards program, offering guests exclusive free perks.
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Who says fondue parties are no longer fashionable? But if you plan on preparing a pot, you'll need to pick the right cheese to bubble for your dipping needs.
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Martha Stewart's new Las Vegas restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart, serves up a baked potato like no other. Here's how it's made.
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The Bedford by Martha Stewart is a new gem of a restaurant in Las Vegas, and it's exactly what you'd want it to be -- an inviting space with delicious food.
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Starbucks Refreshers are sometimes underrated drinks at the popular franchise. We ranked every Refresher available so you can decide which one to order.
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A guide to the best beignets in New Orleans from sweet traditional powdered sugar to the creative savory versions featuring seafood and barbecue chicken.
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We've compiled a list of recipes that lean on citrus for the perfect winter dishes, including soups and salads to side dishes, entrees, desserts, and more.
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Warm weather ushers in outdoor picnics and rosé season. With that in mind, we've selected delicious rosés for you to drink while enjoying some time outside.
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Canned cocktails have absolutely exploded onto the scene over the last few years, with a wide variety of flavors, liquors, and styles to choose from.
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For those who love chocolate, or those looking to show their partner some extra appreciation, there are lots of chocolate options for Valentine's Day 2022.
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There are many reasons why someone might be interested in sipping a non-alcoholic wine, and there have never been more non-alcoholic wine options on the market.
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From iconic Geno's to Center City's Cleavers and Old City's Oh Brother and the reliable Joe's Steaks, here's our ranking of the best Philly cheesesteaks from
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If you find yourself making a recipe with buttermilk but don't have it on hand or want a dairy-alternative to cultured buttermilk, use these substitutes.
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Prosciutto may sound unachievably fancy, but it's really traditional Italian deli meat that can now be widely found in the US. Here's the truth about prosciutto