hey there!
I'm Jess!
Some of my earliest memories were made watching my Italian great-grandmother, Nani, cook Sunday dinner in her basement kitchen in upstate New York. The smell of sauce in the air, cousins running around, and a garage-turned-dining-room with a table for twenty - those moments taught me that food connects us in ways nothing else can.
Whisk and Wine is my love letter to that legacy - and my way of carrying it forward. As a working mom, I know how hard it can be to put real food on the table when life feels too full. But I also know the joy that comes when we do. This space is about simple, flavorful meals that fit into real life - recipes that nourish, connect, and remind us where we came from.
What You'll Find Around My Table:
At Whisk and Wine, you'll find recipes and ideas that make mealtime feel doable again - whether your week is flying by or you're ready to slow down and savor. I focus on simple, wholesome meals made with real ingredients - food that fuels your body and fills your table with connection.
- Quick weeknight dinners that are made to fit into busy schedules and crafted with real, wholesome ingredients
- Make-ahead meals and meal-planning tips that simplify your week and help you meet your nutritional goals
- Weekend recipes for slowing down, gathering, and connecting
- Family favorites passed down through generations - from Italian classics to Southern comfort
- Kid-friendly kitchen moments, because little hands make the best helpers
more about me....
A Few Fun Facts
- Yes, my last name is Wine - and the name Whisk and Wine is a playful nod to it. So, you won't find pairings here, but - I will usually have a glass in hand while I am cooking!
- I'm a tech executive by day, but cooking is my outlet and passion.
- My girls, Jayla and Amaya, are Irish twins (364 days apart!) and my favorite sous chefs.
My Story
From Nani to Nene - and Now to Us
My mom, Andrea - or Nene, as my girls call her - is the heart of our kitchen. She's the one who taught me that food isn't just about feeding people; it's about loving them well. Every meal she made growing up was homemade, intentional, and full of warmth - the kind of food that makes a house feel like home.
Now, together, we're raising the next generation of cooks. My daughters, Jayla and Amaya, love being right beside us - measuring, stirring, and learning the same lessons I did. It's a full-circle moment I'll never take for granted: three generations of women, cooking side by side, carrying the torch of connection through food.
our favorite
Spring Recipes
Bright, refreshing and healthy recipes!
Recipe Spotlight
Soup with Caramelized Pear & Shallot Meatballs
The soup you didn't know you needed - served over tortellini.