A Little About Me
Hi! I’m Jeannine, a culinary coach and plant-based personal chef.
I’m so excited and grateful that you’re here.

 

My Journey to Plant-Based Cooking
Before becoming a chef, I worked in a fast-paced career that had me constantly traveling and logging long hours. Like many people, I leaned on carry-out and convenience foods - and over time, it caught up with me. I struggled with years of digestive issues, was treated for fibroids and thyroid cancer, and realized I needed to make serious changes.
 

That wake-up call led me to the kitchen.
 

I knew that food was part of the answer, so I set out to learn how to cook for my own health. I started by crowding out processed foods and bringing in more nutrient-dense, whole food ingredients. I felt improvements almost immediately. My energy improved, my digestion got better, and my perspective on food completely changed.

 

From Healing to Helping
My first step was becoming a Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where I built a foundation in holistic wellness and functional nutrition. That’s when I truly embraced the idea that food is medicine - and felt called to help others experience the same.
 

I went on to specialize as a Certified Plant-Based Chef and Culinary Coach, combining practical kitchen skills with simple strategies to help others feel more confident cooking whole, plant-forward meals.

 

Why I Created Kitchen Is Love
I created Kitchen Is Love to help people eat more plants in real life - not through rigid rules or complicated recipes, but with approachable tools like meal plans, cooking classes, and one-on-one coaching.
 

My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move toward your goals with support, joy, and flavor - one step (and one meal) at a time.
 

If you’re curious about how plant-based meals can support your health, energy, and lifestyle, I’d love to share what I’ve learned.
 

Have questions? Ready to get started?
Contact me here - I’d love to hear from you.