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
Fall Recipes
Hearty, wholesome recipes that make home feel extra cozy.
Recipe Spotlight
Soup with Caramelized Pear & Shallot Meatballs
The soup you didn't know you needed - served over tortellini.