While I've been a writer, baker and music maker since I was old enough to operate the various machinery involved, here are the finer points:
* I've been writing and editing as a full-time profession for the last nine years. I edit a trails magazine and generally write travel or issue-driven features. In addition to writing short stories and laughing at my bad poetry, I am in the R&D stage of a non-fiction book.
* After taking the 20-week Fundamentals of Pastry Technique course at L'Academie de Cuisine, and then serving as an assistant for an additional semester, I started making celebration cakes for friends and family. And while it's the fancy stuff that gets noticed, I love nothing more than a good, no-fuss, no-decorating, flourless torte.
* After 15 years of singing and acting (and then nearly a decade-long break) I have returned to take up the mandolin. I take lessons and play as much as possible with the goal of becoming passable within social circles that include only people who love me.
Should you be interested in securing my services for any of the above (though a betting man would stay clear of that last one), you can contact me at: jen.kaleba@gmail.com.
