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    Hey there! I’m Jessica…

    Jessica preparing food in a kitchen

    The kitchen has always been my happy place. Not the dirty dishes, of course, I’m there for the food! Food that is fresh, delicious, and easy on the budget.

    As a mom of six kids, it’s been my mission in life to keep them fed and happy. I want the same for you.

    I believe that EVERYONE — no matter age, budget, time schedule — deserves to enjoy great meals without busting the budget.

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    Location: San Diego, CA

    Age: Old enough to know that life gets even better after 40.

    Education: B.A. French Literature, University of California Santa Barbara, 1994; M.Ed., University of California Santa Barbara, 1995

    Years Blogging: 14

    Previous professions: Home educator, SAHM, Public High School Teacher

    Coffee or Tea: Tea

    Pie or Cake: Definitely pie

    Motto: Win or Learn.

    Publications: Not You Mother’s Make-Ahead and Freeze Cookbook, Good Cheap Eats, Good Cheap Eats Dinner in 30 Minutes or Less, Best 100 Juices for Kids

    My Story

    It used to be that I wasted food and money, spending hours shopping and cooking meals that were devoured in seconds — or picked apart by someone who didn’t like what I was dishing up.

    I was spinning my wheels and wasting my resources….until I learned some key strategies to meal planning and grocery shopping that helped our whole family enjoy what I was cooking, saved me time, and kept more money in my wallet.

    The Good Cheap Eats System has enabled us to make our money do so much more for us. We’ve paid down debt, sent kids to college, traveled the world, and even invested for retirement. In part, thanks to what I do in the kitchen!

    Among my six children, I’ve had those who eat keto, vegan, or gluten-free, as well as one who has a life-threatening nut allergy. I know what it’s like to have another food challenge laid on top of holding to a budget.

    I get it. And I’m here to help!

    Media mentions

    Prices are Up at the Grocery Stores | CBS News – San Diego

    Eating Down the Pantry: How to Save by Eating Just What’s in Your Cupboard | ABC News – Good Morning America

    Jessica Fisher on Good Morning America

    Jessica Fisher on NBC San Diego November 2, 2012 from Jessica Fisher on Vimeo.

    10 Ways to Use Up Leftover Milk | The Guardian

    12 Most Genius Shopping Tips of All Time | Delish

    Save Money on Vacation | Redbook Magazine

    Big Batch Cooking 101 | Parents Magazine

    12 Healthy Dinners for Under $3 per Serving | Self

    An Easy Meal Plan to Get Dinner on the Table for Less than $100 a Week | Women’s Health Mag

    6 Budget Cookbooks that Every Budget-Conscious Foodie Should Check Out | The Penny Hoarder

    Expert Interview on Family Financing | Mint

    9 Killer Resources for Inexpensive Recipes | US News & World Report

    The Cheapskate’s Guide to Stretching Your Food Budget | US News & World Report

    10 Cheaper, Delicious Ways to Prepare Your Turkey | Go Banking Rates

    Freezer Cooking Guide: How to Meal Plan Like a Boss | Metro US

    Mom of 6 Shares Recipes for Family Dinners under $10 | Daily Herald

    The Best Cookbooks for Budget-Savvy Home Cooks | Smarty Cents

    Essential Cookbooks for a College Student’s First Apartment Kitchen | Tampa Bay Times

    Meal Planning Tips, Tricks, & Recipes | Simplemost

    How to Create & Publish a Cookbook | Brilliant Business Moms Podcast

    Shop an Ethnic Grocery Store to Save Money, Try New Foods | The Penny Hoarder

    How to Have a Holiday Dinner on a Budget | Go Banking Rates

    3 Easy Ways to Make Money Without Leaving Your Kitchen | First for Women

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    Life as Mom

    Regular Contributor | The Kitchn

    Three Tips for Baking with Children | Bob’s Red Mill Blog

    5 Simple Ways to Get Dinner on the Table | The Art of Simple

    5 Ways to Make Freezer Cooking Work for You | Simple Bites

    My Cookbooks

    I’ve written four cookbooks with the Harvard Common Press. You can find these in your local library or favorite book store. You can also order them on Amazon.

    • Good Cheap Eats
    • Good Cheap Eats Dinner in 30 Minutes (or Less!)
    • Not Your Mother’s Make-Ahead and Freeze Cookbook
    • 100 Best Juices for Kids

    I am here to help YOU make the most of what you’ve got. If you’d like to chat about your specific challenges, send me an email: [email protected]

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